Chapter 2908： Nefertiti Copper Plate

While talking, Ye Tian and the others have come to an antique shop.

The location of this antique shop is not far from the corner of the street. It is on the bottom of a two-story historic building that seems to be quite old. This kind of khaki-colored building that integrates commercial and residential buildings is the ‘khan’ of the Egyptian population.

At the entrance of this antique shop, there is a long table and two shelves, which are full of so-called antique cultural relics and artworks, as well as many modern crafts.

Among them are stone carvings, bronze sculptures, wood carvings that seem to come from ancient Egypt, as well as some stone slabs and pottery carved with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and patterns, keys to life, and so on.

The most striking thing is the famous Golden Tutankhamun mask, but it is much smaller than the one in the Egyptian National Museum. As for the authenticity, do you need to ask?

In addition, there are some antique artifacts that seem to come from the rule of ancient Greece and ancient Rome, including various sculptures, bronze candlesticks, tableware, daggers and shields, and so on.

Then there are some antique cultural relics and works of art in Arabic style, such as the Arab machete inserted in the scabbard, stone carvings, pottery, slate engraved with ancient Arabic script, and the famous Egyptian hookah and so on.

The owner and clerk of this antique shop stood in front of the shop, looking at Ye Tian and the others who came here, with both curious and worried eyes in their eyes.

Before he got closer, Ye Tianxian quickly glanced at the so-called antique cultural relics, works of art, and modern handicrafts at the entrance of the store.

Then, in accordance with Mu Silin's etiquette, he greeted the antique shop owner and clerk, and shook hands with each other to show his friendship!

The same is true for the antique shop owner who is about fifty years old. He greeted him, shook hands, introduced himself, and he was very polite and a little nervous.

Next, David and Ahmed, as well as the senior officer of the Egyptian antiquities police, shook hands with the Egyptian antiquities dealer, and introduced each other.

After walking through the procedures on these scenes, Ye Tian then entered the topic.

"Mr. Yusuf, as far as I know, many antique shops in the Khalili Market have a long history, even hundreds of years. They have been handed down from generation to generation, and they have a profound heritage.

The building where your antique shop is located seems to have some history. It should be considered a historical building. If I am not mistaken, the history of your antique shop is not too short! "

Upon hearing this, the Egyptian antique dealer of Yusuf nodded immediately and said proudly:

"Yes, Mr. Steven, this antique shop has a history of more than two hundred years. It is handed down from generations to generations and has been passed down from generation to generation, and it has never moved its place. The history of this building also has three hundred years. For many years!"

"Wow! It's really admirable that you can continue to operate an antique shop for more than two hundred years, Mr. Yusuf, can I visit your antique shop? The things you have here look good and I am very interested. !"

"Okay! Mr. Steven, of course you can go in and visit. Since I open the door to do business, I can't shut out customers, let alone you, a top antique art appraisal expert and top collector. !"

When he said this, Yusuf hesitated for a moment, but also a little insincere.

But considering the face and the possible adverse effects, he gritted his teeth and nodded and agreed to let Ye Tian visit his antique shop!

At the same time, he also lifted the heart to his throat, and took 120,000 points of caution, repeatedly reminding himself not to be the target of looting.

"Okay, Mr. Yusuf"

Ye Tian nodded in response, then a smile appeared on his face.

However, he did not enter the antique shop immediately, but pretended to take a serious look at the so-called antique cultural relics and works of art, as well as modern handicrafts at the door.

After a while, he suddenly reached out and took a copper plate with the head of Nefertiti engraved on it, checked it over and over, and then smiled and said:

"Before in Berlin, Germany, I saw Nefertiti's head with my own eyes, and I carefully appreciated and studied it. I have to say that the statue of Nefertiti on the copper plate is very well carved and very beautiful. , It’s almost the same as the original!"

Before he finished his words, Yusuf's face was already showing upset, as did Ahmed and others at the scene.

There is no other reason. The famous Nefertiti statue is one of Egypt's heavyweight national treasures and is known as the most beautiful woman in the world. Nefertiti himself is one of the most important queens in the history of ancient Egypt!

Such a priceless treasure was stolen by the Germans illegally. For nearly a hundred years, the Egyptian government has been pursuing this priceless treasure, but the German government refused to return it!

Because of this, when Ye Tian said that he had admired and studied the Nefertiti statue in Germany, Yusuf and the others felt uncomfortable, and their hatred for the Germans had deepened somewhat.

Of course, from the perspective of the Germans, they claimed that the process of obtaining the Nefertiti statue was completely legal, without any problems, and they would never return the priceless treasure!

"Nefertiti is a national treasure belonging to Egypt, but it was shamelessly stolen by the Germans, and he refused to admit it and refused to return this priceless treasure. We would not be able to admire this beautiful statue in Egypt.

Although the copper plate you are holding is not an antique cultural relic, it is a handicraft carefully crafted with traditional Egyptian handicrafts, and it comes from the Khalili market and has a certain value! "

Yusuf continued, and introduced the origin of the copper plate.

Everyone knows that the Nefertiti statue has less than one hundred years of history since its discovery, and this priceless treasure is not yet in Egypt, so the copper plate in front of you may only be a handicraft, not an antique relic!

Because of this, Yusuf told the truth about the origin of the copper plate, pointing out that it was a handicraft, instead of insisting on saying that it was an antique cultural relic, that would only attract a lot of ridicule!

Ye Tian nodded lightly, then smiled and said:

"Yes, Mr. Yusuf, this copper plate looks very exquisite, and the hand-engraving process is particularly outstanding. It has obvious Egyptian cultural characteristics and is also very good for appreciation.

Let me quote a price, I am going to accept this exquisite copper plate, bring it back to New York, and put it in the company, even if it is a commemoration of this trip to the Harley market! "

"what!"

There was a sound of surprise at the scene, coming from David, Yusuf and others, including Ahmed and others.

Obviously, Ye Tian wanted to accept this Nefertiti like a copper plate decision, which surprised everyone.

Everyone here knows that this is just a modern handicraft, not an antique artifact. Even if it is very exquisite, its value is relatively average. Why did Steven accept this copper plate?

"Is this the work of a famous craftsman? It has a certain collection value, but everyone doesn't know it."

Thinking of this, Ahmed couldn't help but glance at this exquisite copper plate a few more times, full of suspicion.

Compared with the others at the scene, Yusuf knew more about the value and origin of this copper plate.

This is not the work of a master craftsman. Although it is exquisite, it has little collection value and can only be regarded as an exquisite decoration.

As for the origin of this copper plate, it came from an Egyptian traditional handicraft workshop not far away It hasn't been made for a few days, and it's still hot to touch!

Without any hesitation, Yusuf immediately gave an offer.

"Mr. Steven, the price of this copper plate is 1,500 pounds (Egyptian pounds). If converted into U.S. dollars, it is 100 dollars. If you can accept this price, this copper plate is yours!"

"100 U.S. dollars, the price is okay, the deal! Mr. Yusuf"

With that said, Ye Tian shook hands with Yusuf and concluded today's first transaction, buying a worthless craft.

Next, Ye Tian took out his wallet, took out a green Franklin from it, and handed it to Yusuf, completing this simple transaction.

Immediately afterwards, he looked at the copper plate again, then handed it to a staff member behind him, and asked the guy to put it away.

After doing this, he walked into Yusuf’s antique shop and began to explore treasures!

Behind him, Yusuf and David, as well as Ahmed and the Egyptian antiquities police, followed one after another, while the others stayed outside!