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Chapter 705 Double Eagle Picture

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    Dong Juan said: "Can you give us a contact information so that we can go to your company to inspect it?"

    "Of course, no problem." Meng Zitao smiled and took out his business card and handed it to the siblings.

    Although the other party did not give a definite answer, Meng Zitao believed that as long as the other party was interested in taking action, they would definitely go to the company to inspect it. Based on the company's strength and some discounts, I believe they would definitely be tempted.

    Just as he was about to leave for dinner, Dong Changwei suddenly said: "I almost forgot. My dad bought a large blue and white vat before. Because it was relatively large, he put it in another room alone. Teacher Meng, can you please help me?"  take a look."

    Meng Zitao said there was no problem, and then the group followed Dong Changwei to another room.

    This room is relatively small. Except for some old photos and a large blue and white vat in the middle, there are no other things stacked inside.

    Entering the room, Meng Zitao went straight to the blue and white vat: "Is this this one?"

    Dong Changwei said: "Yes, that's it."

    Meng Zitao nodded and then observed carefully.

    This vat is huge in shape. Meng Zitao measured it with a ruler and found that the diameter is about 70 centimeters. It has a plump and dignified shape, bright blue and white hair, and a thick texture.  The outer wall is painted with four auspicious fish decorations: mackerel, bream, carp and mandarin fish. The four fish are swimming, jumping or playing in the water with different postures. They swim leisurely in the lotus pond, which is lifelike and full of interest.  The six-character single-line regular script inscription "Made in the Jiajing Year of the Ming Dynasty" is written on the edge of the mouth.

    After Meng Zitao observed it carefully for a moment, he explained: "This vat is indeed an old item, but it should have been fired in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, so it should be a later imitation."

    "Because this kind of large tank with fish and algae patterns was specially named 'fish tank' during the Jiajing period. According to historical records, there are detailed records on this: 'Large fish tank: two feet eight inches high and three feet wide.  "Two types of fish tanks: one foot eight inches high and two feet five inches wide; three types of fish tanks: one foot six inches high and one foot five inches wide." But the diameter of this tank is 70 centimeters, which is obviously not any of the three.  One size.¡±

    "Despite this, it does not mean that this tank is worthless. It is difficult to make such a large fish tank. According to the records of firing a dragon tank of the same size, it only takes nineteen days to make it, and the person who finished it will not be able to finish it even five times a day."  '", it is very easy to deform and crack, so it is very difficult to pass it down to this day.  Coupled with the exquisite workmanship, it is still worth collecting.  "

    Dong Changwei asked: "How much is it worth now?"

    Meng Zitao said: "It is estimated to be worth about 80,000 yuan now."

    "That's not bad." The Dong family were all very happy.

    After appraising the large blue and white vat, everyone was about to go out. At this time, Meng Zitao suddenly noticed a picture on the wall.

    The protagonists of the photo are two old people, and the background is a white wall. These are not the focus of Meng Zitao's attention. What caught his attention was a painting hanging on the wall.

    This painting is of a double eagle. Due to the photo, it is not very clear, but Meng Zitao can feel the painter's exquisite skills. The double eagle in the heart still has the artistic characteristics of being free and straightforward.

    This made Meng Zitao even more interested. He turned around and asked, "Mr. Dong, I wonder if you remember where this photo was taken?"

    When Dong Changwei and Dong Juan saw the photo, they shook their heads and said they were unclear.

    At this time, Ji Chenghe said with a smile: "You can actually ask me about this. I actually took this photo five years ago."

    Meng Zitao was a little disappointed at first, but after hearing this, he immediately said: "Mr. Ji, I wonder where this was filmed?"

    Ji Chenghe said: "It's a small restaurant nearby, but it's been five years and I don't know if it's still there. What do you want to ask?"

    Meng Zitao had nothing to hide and asked, "Then do you still remember the painting at the end?"

    "Painting, oh, this is what you are talking about. I have seen this painting before, but my level of calligraphy and painting is not high. I only think this painting is better, but I am not sure what is better about it."  Ji Chenghe somewhat understood what Meng Zitao meant: "You are not interested in the painting at the back, are you? The painting in the photo is not big, and you can't see it clearly. How can you be sure whether it is true or false?"

    ¡°Of course I¡¯m not sure of its authenticity, I just think it¡¯s a good painting and I want to appreciate it!¡±

    Speaking of this, Meng Zitao suddenly thought of a question: "By the way, how is the environment of that restaurant?"

    Ji Chenghe said: "The environment is pretty good. This is the best private room there, otherwise I wouldn't have put the painting there, and it is usually cleaned very clean. But the key issue isThere are not many eagles, and good paintings are rare.  It was not until the Yuan and Ming dynasties that due to the development of transportation, the learning and exchange of paintings became more convenient, and paintings with eagles as the theme flourished, and many good works were circulated in the world.

    This double eagle picture is ink on silk. Judging from its characteristics, it should be a masterpiece from the Ming Dynasty.

    This picture is outlined with ink lines, dotted and rubbed, and completed in one go; the eagle's posture is accurate and vivid, relying on light and heavy, should be simple and complex, and all the strokes are well-placed; the composition is bold and dynamic.  This work is calm and steady, with graceful charm, skillful technique and full of tension.

    However, it is a pity that, whether due to preservation or other reasons, there is no inscription and signature, which makes it difficult for Meng Zitao to determine who the author is.

    Fortunately, he has special powers, and he can infer the author of this work from the time and value given by the superpowers, as well as the style of the painting.

    Soon, Meng Zitao came to the conclusion that this double eagle picture was probably made by the Ming Dynasty painter Lin Liang.

    Lin Liang was a famous painter in the Ming Dynasty. Because of his good painting, he was recommended to the palace and was appointed as the Chief of the Ministry of Works and Restoration. He later served as the commander of the Jinyi Guards and the governor, and was in charge of the Renzhi Palace.

    The subjects of his paintings are mostly majestic and vast natural objects or full of natural interest. He broke through the fine and realistic style of court painting and absorbed the freehand brushwork of Liang Kai and Fachang of the Southern Song Dynasty and Wang Yuan and Zhang Zhong of the Yuan Dynasty.  In terms of painting, it combines the legacy of the Southern Song Dynasty Academy Style and the Ming Dynasty Zhejiang School's large axe-cutting style. It excels with light ink and wash, giving it a unique and powerful flavor. It has created a field of its own in the history of Chinese painting.

    Therefore, Lin Liang also became the first painter in the Lingnan area to have national influence and establish a sect. Together with Lu Ji, he was known as "Lin Liang and Lu Ji are incomparable in the world".

    "How is it?" Ji Chenghe asked.

    Meng Zitao said: "Because there is no inscription or signature, it is not certain who the author is, but no matter from which aspect, this painting is undoubtedly a masterpiece, and it is most likely to be by a famous artist."

    This is a normal thing to say. He couldn't definitely give the author's name right away. This is abnormal.

    Ji Chenghe asked curiously: "Oh, do you have any candidate for the author of this painting?"

    Because he wanted to cooperate with Ji Chenghe in the future, of course, Meng Zitao had no intention of hiding it. He said truthfully: "I think it may be the work of Lin Liang, a writer from the Ming Dynasty."

    Jichenghe used to work in Yangcheng and had heard of Lin Liang. He was surprised when he heard this: "If it is Lin Liang's work, then this painting is worth at least several hundred thousand, right?"

    Meng Zitao said: "It must be more than that. If it is Lin Liang's work, considering its size, it would be worth at least two million."

    Ji Chenghe immediately took over and said, "Then this painting has been hanging here, will it have any impact?"

    Meng Zitao said: "There must be some impact. Fortunately, it is cleaned frequently here. The environment is good and the preservation condition is not bad. However, if it continues like this, it will definitely accelerate its aging."

    While talking, the waiter began to serve the food, and everyone started to taste the delicious food without saying anything else.

    The characteristics of this dish can be summarized by thick oil red sauce (rich in oil, rich in sugar, and bright in color).  The commonly used cooking methods are braised, simmered, and sugared. The taste is salty and sweet, oily but not greasy.

    However, due to the influence of the world's food trend towards low sugar, low fat and low sodium, the amount of vegetable oil and sugar in our products has been significantly reduced to meet the dietary tastes of modern people.

    The local cuisine here has also been improved, which is more in line with modern people's tastes, without losing the characteristics of local cuisine, and it is indeed good.

    Everyone ate heartily. When the meal was at the table, Qi Qinhe personally brought a dish to the table.

    ¡°This is our signature dish, steamed anchovies with chicken oil and Huadiao, please try it.¡±

    Qi Qinxi introduced with a smile: "This dish retains the most traditional method. The base soup is pure chicken soup, and the Huadiao wine used is ten years old from Guyue Longshan. The most beautiful thing is the soft scales and the fat under the scales.  The texture of the fish is melted. The trick to steaming anchovies is to let the oil from the scales completely penetrate into the fish meat, so that the fish meat will not dry out"

    Listening to Qi Qinxi's introduction, Meng Zitao tasted this delicacy carefully. The fish was covered with a layer of ham slices and a little fermented wine, which was moist and tender and penetrated into every part of the whole fish. The mellow aroma of the fermented wine and the aroma of Huadiao wine  It is blended into the fish meat, and when you eat it, you just feel that the oil behind the anchovy scales is particularly fat and fragrant, and you can't help but gorge on it.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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