Jianbao life

Chapter 142 Bronze Gui

Everyone came to Duan Xuefeng's office. After Manager Tao asked Chu Chen and the others to sit down, he quickly made a cup of tea for everyone.

Everyone chatted for a while, Duan Xuefeng hurried over, apologized to everyone, took out a box from the small room inside his office, put it on the coffee table, and opened it.Everyone took a closer look, and there was a bronze gui inside.

Seeing this, Zhao Qirui said in surprise: "Xuefeng, where did you get such an exquisite bronze gui?"

Duan Xuefeng said confusedly: "Is this thing called a bronze gui? I really don't know!"

Zhao Qirui couldn't help crying and laughing when he heard the words, and said: "I said, are you really confused or fake? I don't know what this thing is, so why did you buy it?"

Duan Xuefeng smiled and said: "At the beginning, I was guaranteed that this thing must be a genuine product. If it is not genuine, I can go to him to return the product. At that time, I thought it was good and didn't ask much. I bought it when I thought the price was right. Brother Zhao, If it is convenient for you, please explain to me what the bronze gui is, and open my eyes."

Zhao Qirui said a little speechlessly: "You guy, I really don't know what to say about you. Xiao Chu is here today, let him tell you, let me appreciate it first." Then, he took out a pair of gloves, carefully He took the bronze gui out of the box and observed it carefully.

Chu Chen chuckled, took a piece of paper on the side, and said while writing: "Brother Duan, the name of this thing is actually just one word, called Gui. Gui originated in the Shang and Zhou dynasties and is a daily necessities. The role is the same as our current plates and bowls, and they are all used to hold food."

"This thing is also called Lian in the literature. Hulian is a gui, which are usually used consecutively. They are used for banquets and sacrifices at the same time, and the number is a sign of rank and status. That is to say, this thing They are all used by nobles, ordinary people are not allowed to use them, and those who own gui must be high-ranking officials."

"Gui generally appear in conjunction with a tripod. The tripod is single and double, the emperor uses nine tripods and eight gui, the princes have seven tripods and six gui, the ministers have five tripods and four gui, etc. Therefore, in ancient times, gui became the synonym for high-ranking officials. When the government is not clean, "簠gui does not decorate" politely refers to its greed."

"During the Spring and Autumn Period, Yu Gui also pointed out that this man had great talent. Someone once asked Confucius to evaluate Zi Gong, and Confucius said: He is just like Hu Lian (簠 Gui), because he thinks Zi Gong is very talented."

After listening to Chu Chen's introduction, Duan Xuefeng couldn't help but said happily: "That is to say, I planned to give this thing back then, was it right?"

Chu Chen chuckled and said, "That's right, but the price of this gui is around one million?"

Duan Xuefeng gave a thumbs up when he heard the words, and said, "No wonder Brother Zhao praised your good eyesight for appraising antiques. I did buy this thing for 110 million."

Chu Chen waved his hand and said, "Brother Duan, you're flattered, it's just that practice makes perfect. But luckily you didn't give away such a valuable thing."

Duan Xuefeng was slightly taken aback, and said, "Why?"

"Xuefeng, I think you are really stupid. You have lived for nothing for so many years."

Zhao Qirui put down the bronze gui in his hand, and said: "Don't even think about it, Liu Haoran is the son of Mr. Liu, who is Mr. Liu, Taishan Beidou in the antique world, as the son of Mr. Liu, under the influence of his ears, you think Liu Haoran will not know this Is it the price of a bronze gui?”

Hearing this, Duan Xuefeng immediately understood what Zhao Qirui said. If he gave this bronze gui to Liu Haoran, there would be nothing more than two results. One is that Liu Haoran accepted the item even though he knew the price, and both parties were happy; One is to arouse Liu Haoran's disgust.

And Liu Haoran's style, just like his name, is upright and noble. It was precisely because of this character that he was favored and became a high-ranking discipline inspection official. With his character, it was impossible for him to accept such a valuable thing.

Moreover, it's not that the Liu family has no money, not to mention Mr. Liu, Liu Haoran's wife runs a large international company in Lushi, so why should he give someone a handle for such a thing, for his A bright future has hidden a hidden danger.

At that time, not only did Liu Haoran not accept the gift, but it would also arouse his suspicion, and he would probably fall into the embarrassing situation of "losing his wife and losing his army".Thinking of this, Duan Xuefeng couldn't help feeling scared for a while.

"Xiao Chu, I really want to thank you this time, otherwise I would have been in trouble this time. In this way, I will invite you for dinner tonight."

Chu Chen quickly said, "How can this be..."

"Xiao Chu, don't refuse. If you didn't happen to come here today, I would never have thought of this. I really don't care, but my brother's political career will be ruined. I must invite this meal, Xiao Chu, don't argue about this."

Zhao Qirui waved his hand and said, "Okay, there's nothing arguing about the treat. Let Xuefeng do what the landlord wants this time. Next time, Xiao Chu, you can invite me again? Now, you'd better take a look at this place." Just a gui."

There is really nothing to dispute about this matter, Chu Chen smiled and nodded, then put on his gloves, picked up the bronze gui, and observed carefully.

This bronze gui is about 15cm high, with a round mouth and a slightly rolled edge.Gui ears are symmetrical four-beast ears with long pendulous ears. The abdomen is deep, and the abdominal wall is slightly curved, obliquely retracted to the bottom, and the bottom is round.

The neck is decorated with animal face patterns, the body of the gui is decorated with fine ribbed patterns, with two string patterns on the upper and lower sides, and the belly is decorated with milk nail patterns.The ring feet are decorated with four groups of gluttonous animal face patterns, with ridges in the middle, and the idea of ​​eating is self-evident.The animal face is composed of two symmetrical kuilongs with bent bodies, the kuilongs have a slit, and the single horn is tall, arched back and curly tail.

The animal ears and the body of the gui are cast separately, the body of the gui is connected to the four ears, and there are protruding tenons on the upper and lower sides. The animal ears are hollow and just fit into the protruding tenons.The four animal ears are oblong and long protruding.The animal head on the upper part of the animal ears is a relief-shaped ox head, and the ears are raised and the eyes are round, with a vivid and natural expression.

The lower part of the animal ears is decorated with animal face patterns in the middle, and there are small bird patterns outlined by Yin lines on both sides. There are two vertical grooves on both sides of the ear.The ears of the four beasts are attached to the body of the gui, which makes the gui look unique.

This bronze gui is cast by the pottery model method, which is also a typical production method of bronze wares in the Shang and Zhou dynasties. In addition, it can be seen from its copper quality and the characteristics of the decoration on the body that it is a Warring States piece. Period bronze gui.

Looking at this bronze gui, there is a very beautiful layer of ancient black lacquer on the surface. The gui body is richly decorated, but not complicated, with a majestic, solemn and elegant shape.

Chu Chen told everyone the conclusion he came to, and then said with admiration: "Bronze gui is generally rare, and it is rare to be a fine product. Brother Duan, if you can buy it for 110 million, you must have made money." .”

Duan Xuefeng said with joy when he heard the words: "Really?!"

(End of this chapter)