The Qianlong gilt and enamel revolving vase is a product of the Qing Dynasty's ultimate prosperity. It represents the pinnacle of Qing porcelain and a masterpiece of ceramic art.
This is a type of bottle created in the Qing Dynasty.
According to legend, when Emperor Qianlong went to the south of the Yangtze River, he was walking in the streets in Bailongyu clothing. When he got tired, he took a rest in a small shop on the street.
When the emperor went to the south of the Yangtze River, the legend was everywhere in the streets. A few people were discussing the luxury of the royal family. During the conversation, they talked about the porcelain in the palace. Someone said: "Although the royal porcelain is exquisite, there is nothing special about it. The paintings on it will not move by themselves. It is no different from ordinary porcelain."
Emperor Qianlong was inspired by this and, after returning to the palace, he issued an imperial decree ordering craftsmen to research moving porcelain.
The emperor just said it casually, but the people below had to do it. But making the porcelain move is just a fantasy.
The craftsmen were so worried that their hair turned white, but they could not think of a solution.
There was an old master who was worried about this problem day and night. He still hadn't figured out a solution when the Chinese New Year came. He had a very miserable year.
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, he was sighing in the house. When he looked up, he saw his little grandson playing with lanterns in the yard. The child was carefree. It was a holiday, and he was running around in the yard with a lantern.
He was holding a revolving lantern with pictures that kept turning. The old master suddenly got an inspiration. If he could make porcelain like this, wouldn’t it be able to move?
It is easier said than done. This porcelain is not so easy to fire.
The revolving bottle is divided into two parts, the inner and outer parts. The inner bottle is an independent small bottle, and the outer bottle is divided into three parts: the bottleneck, the belly and the base. The belly is hollow, so that the picture inside can be seen when the bottle rotates.
Some porcelains are painted with pastel colors inside and out and require secondary firing, with an extremely low yield rate. The complex production process, coupled with the extremely low yield rate, makes these porcelains rare treasures in the Qing Palace.
Du Ruo and Li Anze squeezed into the middle of the crowd and their eyes lit up when they saw the Qianlong famille rose revolving vase in the boss's hand.
Li Anze exclaimed: "What exquisite porcelain."
Not only did he think so, but the people around him also had a look of admiration on their faces. This was a pink and white hollowed-out rotating bottle with a fish leaping over the dragon gate.
The painting is exquisite and lifelike. What is even more amazing is that as the inner bottle rotates, the fish leaps over the dragon gate, forming a dynamic picture. The water surface is sparkling, and you can even see the small fish underneath. It is a unique masterpiece.
The boss gently lifted up the words "Made in the Qianlong Period of the Qing Dynasty" at the bottom of the bottle, and they appeared in front of everyone.
The boss said, "This is an old heirloom from a friend's family. Someone in the family is seriously ill, so I have to sell it. I'm looking for a buyer who knows the value of it. I invite you all to come and take a look. The highest bidder wins."
"The painting on this revolving vase is so clear and natural, and the painting is so neat and exquisite, it is undoubtedly the real thing."
"Look at the even and bright glaze, the consistent thickness, and the clear inscription. It must be a royal treasure."
"There are only about a dozen or so examples of the Heart-Turn-Vase in existence. There's no record of its style."
"That's nothing. Wasn't there an auction of a rotating heart vase last year, and there's no record of that? The information isn't comprehensive now, so it's normal to have omissions."
Li Anze was tempted. The old man in his family always liked these things, so it would be nice to buy some for him as a birthday gift. However, the price was not right, especially now in public, so it was even more inappropriate for him to buy it.
"Ruoruo? What do you think?"
Du Ruo's brows were tightly furrowed, and she didn't look very good.
She shook her head gently and said nothing.
Li Anze raised his eyebrows, a little surprised. Could it be?
He took another look at the revolving bottle in the boss's hand. It was exquisite and luxurious, exuding a royal and noble aura. This...
Du Ruo looked at the boss and several people who were interested in trying their hand at it. Seeing the fluctuations above his head, he knew that this revolving bottle must be a fake. Such exquisite porcelain and complex production technology could not be made overnight.
She thought of the series of counterfeits that had recently appeared in Yuan Tingchuan's auction house, and her brows furrowed tighter and tighter. The antique world in H City was too complicated, it was really frightening.
Since she knew it was a fake, Du Ruo naturally would not take action. Just as she was about to tell Li Anze that she was leaving, she saw a few more people squeezing into the crowd, the leader of whom was Sato.
Du Ruo blinked, Sato...
Sato brought several experts over. After communicating with the boss, the experts started to work. In an instant, the crowd fell silent, and everyone was waiting for the test results.
After a long time, several experts brought by Sato nodded in unison, confirming that it was authentic.
Sato breathed a sigh of relief. He spoke Chinese very well. He talked to the boss for a long time. The boss seemed interested, but finally shook his head.
Sato was very disappointed. If the price went any higher, the profit he would make would be very low. However, this kind of thing was very collectible and it would not be a loss to buy it. But he was a little short of funds now and he was very hesitant to invest all his money in this.
Du Ruo stepped forward with a smile and said to the boss, "I'm very interested in this rotating heart bottle. Boss, can you give me a price?"
The boss's eyes lit up. People who sell things like to have competition. Only when someone wants something will they have the opportunity to raise the price.
Before the boss could speak, Sato said eagerly: "It's the price just now. I agree. Let's do the deal now."
The boss rolled his eyes and said, "Sir, you didn't agree to the price just now. Now that this lady is interested, she naturally has priority."
Sato's face turned red with anger, and he cursed this man in his heart for being untrustworthy, but he did not agree just now. He gritted his teeth and looked at Du Ruo fiercely. It was this stinky woman again. Why did she always go against him?
It was fine if I didn’t want that thing last time, but I can’t let this stinky woman get it for free this time.
Sato secretly made up his mind that no matter how much money Du Ruo offered, he would pay a little more than her. He just didn't believe that he could not compete with this woman.
Sure enough, Mr. Sato started to argue with Du Ruo. No matter how much money Du Ruo offered, he would raise the price. In the end, Du Ruo had no choice but to give up.
Du Ruo shrugged, and with a look of regret, he pulled Li Anze back, muttering softly, "If you don't want to buy it, then don't buy it. It's a pity, but forget it."
Sato said proudly: "Last time I saw you, I was just giving in to you because you were a woman. Do you really think I will lose to you?"
Du Ruo looked back at Sato's head and laughed in his heart, "Silly guy."
Li Anze was pulled out of the crowd by Du Ruo by his sleeve. There was a smile in his eyes. Ruo Ruo definitely did it on purpose.
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