Chapter 2830: A discovery that changed destiny
After talking about the conclusion of the appraisal, Ye Tian talked about Joseph's most concern, the value of this Arab colored pottery, which was also the concern of other people at the scene.
"Mr. Joseph, this Arab faience from more than 400 BC is very rare. It combines the characteristics of the Neo-Babylonian-Assyrian civilization and the Persian civilization. It is a demonstration of the exchange and integration of civilizations!
To be sure, this Arabian faience is a top-notch antique relic of great value. Putting it in any museum is a heavyweight collection. I value it at about 8 million US dollars, which is only low and not high! "
Before the words fell, there was an exclamation immediately on the scene.
"Wow! About eight million dollars, it's amazing!"
"It's such an ancient earthenware jar, worth eight million dollars, it's incredible!"
It was naturally David and the Bishop of Kent who exclaimed. Even though they had seen many valuable and top antique works of art, they were still shocked by the value of this pinata.
Looking at Joseph again, his face was full of ecstasy, and the whole person was so excited that he almost danced.
"Mr. Steven, thank you so much. I didn't expect that this Arab pinnacle is really an antique relic, and it has such a high value. It's great!
Now I know the origin and value of this Arab faience. As long as I figure out the meaning of the cuneiform characters carved on the surface of the earthen jar, there is no doubt about it! "
As he said, Joseph was going to put away the Arabic earthenware pot, holding this treasure and going downstairs to consult the paleographers and archaeologists.
At this moment, Ye Tian suddenly smiled and said:
"Joseph, if you intend to sell this Arabian earthenware pot, you may wish to sell it to me. I intend to buy it. As you may know, I have two private museums and need antiques of this level.
As for the purchase price of this Arab faience, I can open it up to 9 million US dollars. Of course, whether to sell this Arab faience to me is up to you, and you don’t have to consider other factors.
If you agree, I will ask the employees of the company to contact you to complete this antique art transaction. Given that you are lurking in Saudi Arabia and have a special identity, you can choose the specific transaction location!
For the sake of safety and to ensure the safety of the funds, we can help you open a bank account in some tax havens, and then transfer the transaction funds into that account to ensure that the money belongs only to you.
You can also refuse. This is your right. I can only express my regret. If you want to sell this Arabian earthenware pot someday, you can contact me again or entrust it to some top auction houses."
try{mad1(\'gad2\');}catch(ex){} Hearing these words, Joseph's eyes suddenly became brighter, and his eyes flashed with a moving look, and he hesitated!
Obviously, this guy was moved by a nine million dollar windfall. Who can not be moved by it?
At the same time, this guy is also secretly guessing whether the valuation of 8 million dollars and the purchase price of 9 million dollars are too low? The true value of this Arab pinata is actually higher!
Steven, because he likes this Arabian pinata and wants to put it in his pocket, he deliberately lowers the valuation, and then raises the price a little bit to get this Arabian pinata!
Thinking of this, Joseph immediately had an idea.
He pretended to think for a moment, and then he said:
"Steven, the price of nine million dollars is indeed very attractive and exciting! But I can't give you an answer right away. I have to discuss with my family before making a decision whether or not to sell this Arabian pinata. I hope you can understanding!"
"It doesn't matter, Joseph, I can wait, and wait for your family to discuss it. If you are willing to sell this Arabian earthenware pot, you can contact me again. I look forward to hearing good news from you."
Ye Tian said with a light smile, his expression was very relaxed, without a trace of loss.
After a few more conversations, Joseph put the Arabic earthenware pot into the box and prepared to leave with the box.
At this moment, Ye Tian seemed to remember something suddenly, and asked curiously:
"Joseph, may I ask, where was this Arab pinata found? Did the guy who sold you this pinata tell you where it was found?
Although this Arabian faience pot is an unearthed cultural relic, it is not an ancient funerary. I am very interested in the place where this Arabian faience pot was born, and I would like to see it there when I have the opportunity.”
Hearing this, Joseph paused for a while before responding:
"Steven, I know where I found this Arab faience. It is on a small hill not far from here. When I bought this Arab faience, I asked about the place of land production.
But whether this so-called land production site is true or not, I don’t know. After I bought this Arabian earthenware pot, I went to check it on that small hill, but found nothing.”
"That's great, Joseph, can you bring up a local map and mark the hill for me, if I have the opportunity in the future, I would like to visit that hill!"
One more thing, it’s very close to Yemen. Do you know the trails that can get in and out of Yemen, the trails that can avoid the border guards of Saudi Arabia and Yemen, maybe we can use it!
try{mad1(\'gad2\');}catch(ex){} You have been lurking here for a long time, and you must know the situation in Yemen better than us. This time we enter Yemen, we will face many dangers, so we just need to retreat. Be a little safer"
Ye Tian said with a smile, but a hint of surprise flashed deep in his eyes.
Joseph was silent again, and after a while, he said:
"Steven, I found the hills of the Arab faience pots. I can mark them on the map for you. It is not a secret, but I need to ask for instructions on the trail to Yemen before I can decide whether to tell you!"
"No problem, Joseph"
Ye Tian nodded in response, saying nothing more.
Next, Joseph took the box and left the terrace, and went downstairs to consult the ancient writing experts and archaeologists from the United States and Israel.
Unsurprisingly, after only a few minutes, there was an excited cheer from downstairs.
Obviously, the ancient writing experts and archaeologists downstairs have recognized the cuneiform writing on the Arabic earthenware jar of Joseph ~ www.wuxiaspot.com~ and also realized the historical and cultural value of the Arabic earthenware jar, so they exclaimed!
Ye Tian and David both laughed when they heard the exclamation from downstairs.
But they didn't take the Arabian pinata seriously, they continued to enjoy the scenery of the Red Sea under the night, and they continued to talk, laugh, and chat.
Before I knew it, half an hour passed!
Joseph came to the terrace again, and he had an extra local map in his hand. The fellow who came up with him was Seaman.
approached, Joseph immediately said excitedly:
"Mr. Steven, your appraisal is correct. The Arab earthenware pot is indeed from about 400 BC, and the cuneiform writing on the surface of the earthenware pot is indeed Akkadian.
Those Akkadians recorded some stories about the Assyrian Empire. Although there are few texts and some cannot be translated temporarily, they are of great historical and cultural research value.
I marked the place where the Arab faience was produced on this map. As for the secret path to Yemen, it’s better to let Seaman tell you! "
As he said, Joseph handed the local map in his hand to Ye Tian, and nodded to him with gratitude.
Obviously, that Arabian pinata will change his destiny and will bring earth-shaking changes to their family's life, allowing him to live a very comfortable life after he ends his incubation career without worrying about his livelihood. !
Ye Tian nodded lightly at this guy, and reached out to take the map!
