Inherit For Three Thousand Years

"Judging from Lu Tanwei's "The Picture of Seven Sages in the Bamboo Grove", this is indeed the case. I really can't imagine how you kept it so perfectly." Zhang Donggao felt that Xiao Yao's words had nothing to do with it. For exaggeration, Xiao Yao is indeed unique in the preservation of cultural relics.

Xiao Yao smiled slightly and stopped discussing this topic.

He was able to keep the antiques so well, all because of the Holy Soul Ring, and of course he couldn't tell people about this.

Zhang Donggao is not in the mood to continue discussing this issue now, his mind is completely attracted by the next antique.

On the shelf in front of him were three large jars of Yuan blue and white characters.

If he saw these three Yuan blue and white pots elsewhere, his first reaction would be that they were fakes.

Any large jar of blue and white characters from the Yuan Dynasty is a rare and heavyweight national treasure. Anyone who sees three pieces placed together will think it is a fake at the first subconscious reaction.

But this is Xiao Yao's treasure room, and Zhang Donggao believes that there will be no fakes in this treasure room, and these three Yuan blue and white figure pots should be genuine.

He controlled his excitement and began to appreciate the large blue and white pot on the far left.

This picture of a large blue and white pot is Xiao Heyue chasing Han Xin.

This blue and white plum vase has a short mouth, rounded shoulders and abdomen, a thin and long lower abdomen, and a flat bottom.

The whole body is painted with blue and white decorations, and the shoulders are painted with miscellaneous treasures and peony patterns. The peony can be called the king of flowers, symbolizing "elegance, luxury, and extraordinary atmosphere".

The shape of the whole utensil is dignified and steady,

The fetus is white and dense, the blue and white hair color is green and rich, and the vivid expressions of the characters painted in the bottle are particularly wonderful.

Xiao He's anxiety when galloping his horse, Han Xin's hesitation to wait and see by the river, and the anticipation of the old boatman standing with his oars are all vividly expressed. The blank space is lined with pines, plum bamboos, and rocks, which appear patchwork.

The decoration is pleasant and beautiful, the blue and white materials are suitable in shades, the hair color is bright and full of layers, and the whole body exudes the luster of beautiful utensils. The lotus pattern symbolizing "noble status and imperial spirit" is painted, which can be called the blue and white porcelain in the late Yuan Dynasty and early Ming Dynasty. A masterpiece.

There are only three Yuan blue and white plum vases of the same style in the world. One is collected in the Nanshi Museum of Jiangxi Province. It is the third one known to Zhang Donggao.

After some identification, Zhang Donggao confirmed that it was genuine, and exclaimed, "I didn't expect you to have a Yuan blue and white pot with Xiao Heyue chasing Han Xin's pattern, and the preservation is better than the one in Nanshi Museum. It’s amazing to be perfect.”

Xiao Yao said, "I personally like the elegance of Yuan blue and white, so I collected a few more pieces."

Zhang Donggao suddenly had nothing to say. Xiao Yao's tone of speech was too indifferent and casual, as if the rare big pot of blue and white characters from Yuan Dynasty was within his reach.

Every big jar of blue and white characters in Yuan Dynasty is a rare national treasure. It is rare for others to collect one. He even collected a few more just because he likes it. With such confidence, let alone a private collector, even he, the curator of a top museum, would not dare to say such big words.

The following two large blue-and-white figure jars of the Yuan Dynasty are Dayu's water control map and Chang'e's flight to the moon. They are the only ones in the world. and cherish.

Next to the three Yuan blue and white figure pots is a pure gold Buddha statue of Infinite Life. When he saw this pure gold Buddha statue, Zhang Donggao didn't pay much attention to it.

Amitayus is the sambhogakaya of Amitabha Buddha and the leader of the Western Paradise.

According to the "Infinite Life Sutra", in the past life, when the King Buddha lived in the world, there was a king who had the mind of the supreme Tao. Abandoning the throne and becoming a monk, named Fazang Bhikkhu, practiced in the world at the Buddha's place. After five kalpas, he made forty-eight vows, and in the west of the billions of Buddhalands, he repaid the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

The three statues of Amitabha Buddha are usually accompanied by Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva, and they are also called the three saints of the West.

In Esoteric Buddhism, Amitabha is used to symbolize the wonderful observation wisdom of the Tathagata Dharmakaya. According to Buddhist scriptures, according to the degree of practice of believers and the size of their wishes, the Western Paradise of Ultimate Bliss is divided into nine grades of lotus flowers. The special feature is that Amitabha Buddha has the greatest power of vows among all Buddhas. Reciting its name devoutly can eliminate felony crimes, bring karma to rebirth at the end of life, and uphold the Dharma in the Western Paradise and never turn back.

The statue in front of me is sitting on a thin platform with his hands knotted in the meditation seal. He wears a five-leaf Buddha crown on his head.

The face is short and round, the lips are slightly thin, and the outline is sharp. The big eyes are quite Indian. The pupils are located close to the upper eyelids.

These facial features are typical of the Palla style. The body is majestic, the overall outline is rough and unrestrained, and the body is full of magnificence. The strong decoration does not lose the roughness of freehand brushwork.

The arms are equipped with symmetrical animal head pattern armbands, and are strung with exquisite bead decorations. The wrists are decorated with raised beaded bracelets. The shape is wide, and the flower tendrils are simple and thick.

These accessories all express a strong and exuberant vitality, highlighting the aesthetic taste of the powerful period of the Pala Dynasty.

In terms of casting style, the solemnity reveals the richness and grandeur. The chest and legs are engraved with the delicate patterns prevailing in Central Asia. There are precious flowers, bluegrass, auspicious animals, rare birds and other styles. The style and image are exactly the same, giving people a strong impression of dignity and luxury.

With Zhang Donggao's professional quality, it was quickly judged that this is a Buddha statue in the Pala style of the 11th century.

Most of these Buddha statues are made of gold-plated or brass. Pure gold Buddha statues are extremely rare, and they are all small statues. This is the first time he has seen such a large pure gold statue with a height of 60 centimeters.

The casting technology of this statue is extremely superb, and the meaning of compassion and solemnity rushes to the face. It is definitely a fine product among the high-quality goods in terms of art. In addition, it is a unique pure gold statue, and its value is simply inestimable. Any blue-and-white characters from the Yuan Dynasty come in a big pot, and they are not inferior.

Zhang Donggao felt that he had been numb from the shock, and he couldn't even say a word of admiration.

Next, he carefully appraised all the collections in the treasure room, and did not complete the rough appraisal until it was getting dark.

Finally finished appreciating all of them. At this moment, Zhang Donggao was intoxicated. To see so many heavyweight national treasures, even if the purpose of the trip was not achieved, he felt that the trip was worthwhile.