Chapter 142

When they came to Duan Xuefeng's office, manager Tao asked Chu Chen to sit down and quickly made a cup of tea for everyone.

After chatting for a while, Duan Xuefeng rushed over, apologized to everyone, took out a box from the small room inside his office, put it on the tea table, and then opened it. When you look at it, you can see that it's a bronze cudgel.

Seeing this, Zhao Qirui was surprised and said, "Xuefeng, where did you get such a beautiful bronze cudgel?"

Duan Xuefeng said vaguely: "is this thing called bronze cudgel? I don't know! "

Zhao Qirui couldn't help laughing and crying when he heard the speech. He said: "I say you are really confused or fake confused. I don't know what this thing is. How can you buy it?"

Duan Xuefeng, with a smile, said: "at the beginning, people assured me that this thing must be genuine. If it's not genuine, you can go to him to return it. At that time, I thought it was good. I didn't ask much. I thought the price was right, so I bought it. Brother Zhao, if it's convenient for you, please explain to me what the bronze cudgel is and open my eyes. "

Zhao Qirui some speechless said: "you this fellow, really don't know how to say you, today Xiao Chu is here, let him tell you, I come to appreciate first." With that, he took out a pair of gloves, carefully took out the bronze cudgel from the box and observed it carefully.

Chuchen laughed, took a piece of paper and wrote: "brother Duan, in fact, the name of this thing is just one word. It's called Zhen. Zhen originated in the Shang and Zhou dynasties. It's a kind of daily necessities. It's used to hold food just like our plates and bowls now."

"This thing is also called Lian in the literature. Hu Lian is called Zhen, which is usually used together. They are used for banquet and sacrifice at the same time, and the number is a sign of rank. In other words, they are used by nobles. Ordinary people are not allowed to use them. People who own Hu Lian must be high officials. "

"Zhen generally appeared with Ding. The Ding was single and double. The emperor used nine Ding and eight Zhen, the princes used seven Ding and six Zhen, the officials used five Ding and four Zhen, and so on. Therefore, in ancient times, Zhen Zhen became the name of high officials. When the officials were not honest in government," Zhen did not act as "euphemistically refers to their greed."

"In the spring and Autumn period, Zhen Zhen also refers to a person with great talent. Someone once asked Confucius to comment on Zi Gong. Confucius said, "he is just like Hu Lian. He thinks that Zi Gong is very powerful."

After listening to Chu Chen's introduction, Duan Xuefeng said happily: "that is to say, I was going to send this thing, was it right?"

Chuchen said with a smile, "yes, it's right, but the price of this piece is about one million yuan."

Duan Xuefeng put up his thumb and said, "no wonder brother Zhao praised you for your ability to identify antiques. I really spent 1.1 million to buy this thing."

Chu Chen waved his hand and said, "brother Duan, you flatter me. It's just that practice makes perfect. But it's a good thing you didn't give away such a valuable thing. "

Duan Xuefeng was slightly stunned and said, "why?"

"Xuefeng, I think you are really stupid. You've been living in vain for so many years."

Zhao Qirui put down his bronze cudgel and said, "don't you think that Liu Haoran is the son of Liu Lao. Who is Liu Lao? He is a great figure in the antique world. As the son of Liu Lao, he is deeply influenced. Do you think Liu Haoran doesn't know the price of this bronze cudgel?"

Hearing this, Duan Xuefeng immediately understood what Zhao Qirui meant. If he gave the bronze cudgel to Liu Haoran, it would be nothing more than two results. One is that Liu Haoran accepted the price of the cudgel, which made both sides happy. The other is that Liu Haoran was disgusted.

Liu Haoran's style is just like his name. It was just because of his character that he was regarded as a high-ranking official for Discipline Inspection. With his character, he could not accept such valuable things.

Besides, the Liu family is not without money. Not to mention the old Liu, Liu Haoran's wife runs a large international company in Lushi. Why should he give someone a handle for such a thing and bury a hidden danger for his bright future.

At that time, Liu Haoran not only didn't accept the gift, but also aroused his suspicion. He was likely to fall into the embarrassing situation of "losing his wife and losing his army". Thinking of this, Duan Xuefeng could not help but be afraid.

"Xiao Chu, I really want to thank you this time, otherwise I'll be very lucky this time. In this way, I'll treat you to dinner in the evening. "

Chu Chen quickly said: "how can this..."

"Xiao Chu, don't refuse. If you didn't come here today, I didn't expect that. It doesn't matter to me, but my brother's political career will be ruined. This meal must be on me, Xiao Chu. Don't argue about it. "

Zhao Qirui waved his hand and said, "well, what's the dispute about the treat? Let Xuefeng do his best to be a landlord this time. Don't you just invite Xiaochu next time? Now, you'd better take a look at this one. "

It's really nothing to argue about. Chuchen nodded with a smile, then put on his gloves, picked up the bronze and observed it carefully.The bronze cudgel is about 15cm high, and its mouth is round and slightly rolled. The cudgel is also called guangkou, and its shape is generally outward along the mouth. It is a symmetrical four animal ear with a drooping long prominence, deep abdomen, slightly curved abdominal wall, oblique to the bottom, and a round bottom.

The neck is decorated with animal facial pattern, the body is decorated with a week of fine rib pattern, there are two string patterns above and below, and the abdomen is decorated with a week of breast nail pattern. The ring feet are decorated with four groups of Taotie animal facial patterns, with ridges in them. The idea of eating is self-evident. The animal's surface is composed of two symmetrical kuilong with bent body. Kuilong is split, with single angle and high arch back.

The animal ear is cast with the shell. The shell of the shell is connected with the four ears. There are protruding tenons at the top and bottom. The shell ear is hollow and fits with the protruding tenon. The casting method is very exquisite. The ears of four animals are oblong and long, with drooping ears. The head on the upper part of the ear is a relief head of cattle, with round eyes on the sides of the ears, and a vivid and natural look.

The lower part of the ear is decorated with animal face pattern in the middle, bird pattern outlined by Yin line on both sides, and two vertical downward grooves on both sides of the vertical prominence. The four animal ears connect the body of Zhen, which makes him look different.

This bronze cudgel was cast by the method of pottery model, which is also a typical method of making bronzes in the Shang and Zhou dynasties. In addition, from its copper quality, as well as its decorative features, we can see that it is a bronze cudgel of the Warring States period.

Looking at this bronze cudgel, there is a very beautiful black lacquer layer on its surface. The cudgel body is ornate, but not tedious. It is dignified, solemn and elegant. It can be regarded as a masterpiece of the Warring States period.

Chu Chen told everyone his conclusion, and then said with admiration: "bronze tripod is not common in general, and it's rare to be a fine one. Brother Duan, if you buy it, you will definitely make a profit."

Duan Xuefeng said with a happy face: "really?"