Chapter 630 Big Dragon Tank
Zhu Cuiping and Yuan Cai's "gang" were taken away by Qu Yang, and Lu Fei couldn't wait to return to the hospital.
Looking at the huge blue and white fish tank outside the main door, Lu Fei's eyes showed the hottest sparkle.
This fish tank is fifteen centimeters high, nearly one meter in diameter, has a wide mouth, a round belly, a flat bottom, and a simple and heavy shape.
The shape of the vessel is steady and majestic, the shape is simple and plump, the carcass is extremely thick, the body is solid and compact, the glaze is smooth and clear, and the blue and white hair color is emerald green.
The cylinder body is painted with blue and white dragon patterns, which are complex but not chaotic, with clear layers. The dragon painted on the bottom of the cylinder is in an overpowering and domineering shape, fully demonstrating the dragon's domineering power.
The dragon's head is majestic and high-spirited, its beak is as upturned as a pig, its hair is long and upward, and it has double horns. The dragon's body is stretched and slender, strong and brave, reflecting the intimidation of the palace dragon pattern.
The inscription "Jiajing Year of the Ming Dynasty" is small and very formal, written on the lips.
Open the door to the Jiajing dragon-patterned vat, a rare treasure, so rare!
Who would have thought that such a wicked family could hide such a treasure!
The first thing Lu Fei saw when he entered the courtyard was this large vat with blue and white dragon patterns.
Lu Fei's little heart skipped a beat when he saw the location of the big dragon vat.
It's the depth of winter now, and it would be too deceptive to freeze this big tank.
Later, he saw that this tank was just a decoration. Not only was there no water in it, but there was not even a scratch in it. Due to some strange circumstances, it was perfectly preserved. Lu Fei felt relieved.
Now stroking the tire wall of the big tank and feeling the solidity of the body, Lu Fei's mouth watered.
After being burned, this kind of large vat was mainly used in royal mausoleums, imperial temples and other important royal sacrificial sites.
But more often than not, the large dragon tank is left idle and used as a water storage tank.
During the Jiajing period, fires often occurred in the palace due to fireworks and careless use of fire. Therefore, fire prevention matters in the palace were extremely important at that time, so this large vat was used to store water and prevent fires.
Because of its durability, it is also used for storage
Food, oil, etc. can be said to be multi-purpose in one tank.
Because the dragon vat is very difficult to bake, it is bulky and difficult to transport after firing.
When water is stored in winter, it is easy to freeze and crack, as well as natural and man-made disasters such as turmoil and revolution. By the time of the Qing Dynasty Ying Du Kiln, it was difficult to see a complete Ming Dynasty dragon vat.
As of the Wanli period, there are very few complete dragon jars, and those that have been handed down to this day are even rarer, which shows how rare they are today.
There are many relevant literature records that the reason why large dragon vats are rare is mainly due to their large size and complicated craftsmanship, which naturally increases the cost of firing.
Moreover, the firing time is long and the quality requirements of the finished product are strict, so the conditions during firing also need to be strictly controlled.
The original finished products were very few, and the difficulty of preservation and improper use were all reasons for the decrease in the number of dragon vats in existence.
The cost of firing a large dragon vat is huge. If the heat is not controlled properly, cracks will appear in the carcass and the vessel will not be formed.
The dwindling stock of green materials also increased the difficulty of firing. Therefore, it was even more difficult to fire a complete large dragon vat. Therefore, there was a saying at that time that "nine out of ten kilns can fail."
The finished wares selected from the imperial kiln factory and handed over to the court must be "no more than five in a hundred", and the rest are all smashed. The requirements are strict and outrageous.
According to records in "Jingdezhen Ceramics Record": "There is a Longgang kiln in the Ming Dynasty. The fire is left open for seven days, then the fire is tightened for two days and nights, and the door is closed for another ten days. When the kiln is cold, it can be opened.
Each kiln requires about one hundred and thirty firewood, which may be increased in case of rain. "
It can be seen that each kiln fired a large dragon vat requires one hundred and thirty firewood loads. The imperial kiln factory in the Ming Dynasty once estimated that each large porcelain fired was valued at fifty-eight taels of silver. Two types of porcelain vats cost each pieces
The estimate is fifty taels of silver.
At that time, the average cost of ordinary official kiln porcelain was only one tael of silver.
The more than 1,000 pieces of small porcelain produced in private kilns require about 80 to 90 pounds of pine firewood, while the amount of firewood used to fire a large dragon vat in one kiln is 40 to 50 pounds more than that in a private kiln.
It is enough to see how much firewood is consumed to make a finished dragon vat. It really makes people feel that the cost is sky-high!
Moreover, a large vat would take more than nineteen days. It is hard to imagine how the kiln workers in the imperial kiln factory were waiting for these large vats to come out of the kiln.
The money was not wasted, and the time was not wasted. The blue and white dragon vat is definitely worthy of its current fame and status.
Although the blue and white paintings of the Jiajing period are not as famous as those of the Yongle and Xuande periods, they are still excellent works.
The entire blue and white process of the Ming Dynasty was a turning point starting from the Jiajing period, and the subsequent generations were not as good as the previous ones.
It can be said that Jiajing's blue and white flowers are on the right track.
The most important thing is that such a large blue and white dragon vat is too rare and rare.
All the museums in China combined only have five of them, and three of them are still damaged, which shows how precious this big dragon vat is.
"Brother, is this big tank a good thing?" the little puppy asked.
"The Jiajing blue and white dragon vat is a rare and valuable treasure. Of course it is a good thing."
"I wipe it?"
"It is simply an insult to such a valuable treasure to appear in such a wicked family!"
Lu Fei chuckled.
"You're right, that's why I need to free this vat."
"Have someone take it away!"
The two bodyguards carefully carried the big dragon tank into the car. Lu Fei and the little dog searched the room in the courtyard to see if there was anything else needed.
Unfortunately, the rescued items were no longer harvested.
Back in Taipingzhuang Village, Zheng Wenjuan had recovered almost completely.
Although his complexion has not fully recovered, the confidence in his temperament is stronger than before. This is all due to Lu Fei's words last night.
"Sister Zheng, all troubles have been resolved, you can rest assured."
"I'm sorry for causing trouble to you and everyone." Zheng Wenjuan said.
"One family does not speak two languages."
"By the way, Sister Zheng, have you seen this thing?"
Lu Fei pulled out the photo of the big dragon tank and showed it to Zheng Wenjuan.
Zheng Wenjuan nodded and said.
"I've seen it before. This is the big fish tank at my adoptive father's house."
"Do you know where this thing comes from?" Lu Fei asked.
"This is a large vat that the supply and marketing cooperative collected in the early years. The supply and marketing cooperative closed down and used the inventory to offset wages. My adoptive father brought this vat back."
"Besides this, is there anything else?"
This was the question that Lu Fei was concerned about, but unfortunately Zheng Wenjuan gave a negative answer.
In the afternoon, the little nanny took Lu Yong to go through the logistics company procedures. For the first time in his life, he became a legal representative. Lu Yong was extremely excited.
In the evening, his second uncle Lu Tianhao bought a sheep and gave everyone a banquet. He also called Lu Fei's aunt and uncle over, and everyone started drinking in a lively manner.
After dinner, everyone collectively said goodbye and left Taipingzhuang Village.
On the way home, Lu Fei received a call from Zhang Yanhe. After a brief exchange of words, Lu Fei frowned.
When we got home, in the living room, Zhang Yanhe had been waiting for a long time to wish her a happy new year.
Before Lu Fei could sit down, Zhang Yanhe said impatiently.
"The rags fly, saving the scene is like putting out a fire!"
