Rebirth 81: Being forced into marriage by my sister’s best friend at the beginning

At that time, there was no concept that "smoking is harmful to health". Snus had a certain refreshing effect, so it was deeply loved by people.

As for the snuff bottle, it is naturally a container for snuff.

Nowadays, people no longer take snuff, so the snuff bottle has disappeared.

Only the snuff bottles from the Ming and Qing Dynasties have been handed down and become a collection.

Perhaps because it was popular among nobles and loved by collectors, it has a high circulation value.

But not only because they yearn for the life of the rich, the snuff bottles are particularly delicate in production and use quite a lot of materials.

From the most common porcelain products, bronze products, jade products, to ivory products that have been banned for sale.

Moreover, as a snuff bottle specially supplied to the royal family, it naturally has royal characteristics.

On the surface of snuff bottles, there are usually painting techniques such as blue and white, multicolored, and enamel, which can be called a collection of miniature works of art.

"Boss, can you take a look at that?"

Lin Ran asked.

"Of course, take it yourself."

The ghost market still follows the trading rules of the antique market. Items such as ceramics cannot be handed over to customers through the hands of stall owners to avoid disputes when they are broken.

Lin Ran carefully picked up the snuff bottle, put it in his hand and observed it.

At first he thought it was a ceramic product, but upon closer inspection, it looked more like it was carved from jade.

It's just that he couldn't tell what kind of jade it was at the moment, but the texture was very good, and it should be of medium to high quality.

The snuff bottle has a round body and is engraved with a delicate floral pattern, which is delicate and vivid.

In the very center is a peony in full bloom.

The petals are layered in layers and the carvings are lifelike.

Underneath the peonies, two bunches of vines are twined, forming a natural scene.

There are two butterflies dancing nearby, embellishing the entire pattern.

It adds a touch of liveliness and energy to it.

The body of the snuff bottle also has some elegant moiré patterns.

Cloud patterns flow up and down on the jade pot, forming a vast sea of ​​clouds.

It adds a natural sense of harmony to the snuff bottle.

The exquisite carving craftsmanship and exquisite detail processing made Lin Ran feel emotional.

Just turn the bottom of the snuff bottle over, but there is no mark on the bottom?

Jade products usually have the maker's mark or logo engraved on the bottom to indicate the maker or the time of making.

It is one of the important standards for identifying jade.

And this is nothing. It is most likely just an ordinary imitation, or the work of an unknown sculptor.

But Lin Ran played with the snuff bottle again, and felt that the workmanship did not look like inferior products, and there were no traces of mechanical processing.

Because nephrite is used, the color on the surface of the snuff bottle is a bit dull.

It must be an old item, at least from the Qing Dynasty.

Anyway, Lin Ran didn't see anything valuable along the way, so he became interested in snuff bottles.

Just as he was about to ask the price, the stall owner laughed and said, "Brother, you are really discerning. This snuff bottle is an item left behind by my grandfather. You can see that the shell and lid are so completely preserved. It is very rare."

Lin Ran smiled slightly: "What era is this snuff bottle of yours from?"

The stall owner was stunned for a moment, obviously not knowing how to answer.

Lin Ran couldn't help but find it interesting to see her look.

People like this can come to the ghost market to set up stalls. Is there no antique talent in China?

However, relying on his intuition, although the snuff bottle in his hand did not have a specific mark, it was guaranteed to be an item from the mid-Qing Dynasty, and he would definitely not suffer any loss if he bought it.

He pretended to hesitate and said: "You can't tell the origin of this thing. Is it because the origin is unknown?"

The stall owner immediately said: "No, no, my things come from regular sources, so don't worry, little brother."

Lin Ran was overjoyed, and he was really stunned.

He said: "Actually, I don't understand either. I just have an affinity with snuff bottles and think they are suitable for displaying at home as decorations. How much do you sell them for?"

Seeing Lin Ran sincerely buying, the stall owner looked happy.

In fact, it was her first day at the stall and she had no relevant experience.

She was a little panicked when she came to such a remote place to set up a stall, but luckily, although the people around her looked gloomy, they were not bad people and they found a good seat for her.

Now she just wants to get rid of the goods and go home early.

As for money, I have already asked Grandpa, and there will be no mistakes.

"One hundred and fifty." The stall owner generously offered the lowest price.

Lin Ran originally wanted to show off, but she didn't expect that she directly gave her ideal price.

The price is indeed reasonable. Although the jade itself is more than this price, since there is no style at the bottom, it is impossible to judge the year and month, so the collection value is naturally reduced.

There is no shortage of money, but since I am here to pick up leaks, of course I cannot go against my original intention.

He looked dissatisfied with the price, stood up and said, "150 yuan is too expensive. It's a bit of a loss to buy an ornament."

The stall owner quickly said: "Little brother, this is a snuff bottle from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. One hundred and fifty is already very cheap."

The stall owner spoke a little loudly, which attracted side glances from the surrounding tourists and stall owners.

Lin Ran motioned for her to keep her voice down and said with a smile: "Didn't you know the year just now? Why did you suddenly remember it?"

The stall owner's smile faltered.

She actually forgot about this before going out to the stall. She thought that the ghost market was full of connoisseurs, and they would buy the items they liked directly.

I didn't expect anyone to ask questions.

She was also blaming herself for being clumsy. It would have been okay to just make it up at the time, but saying it now would really make people suspicious.

Just when she didn't know how to answer, Lin Ran asked again: "Which one comes first, Qianlong or Kangxi?"

"Uh?" The stall owner was speechless for a moment.

Lin Ran was already smiling inside.

When setting up a stall in a ghost market, it doesn’t matter if you don’t have common sense in treasure appraisal, and you don’t even have basic historical knowledge.

It seems that in the ghost market, not only the customers will become lambs, but some stall owners also have problems with their skills.

Seeing that she couldn't answer, Lin Ran whispered: "Girl, I see it's your first time setting up a stall. If you don't understand, it's best not to talk too much, just nod and be serious."

He felt that the girl in front of him seemed to have no control over setting up the stall, and it was easy to be deceived like her.

So he kindly reminded her.

The stall owner immediately showed a serious expression and nodded solemnly: "Thank you, little brother, for reminding me."

But because of this reminder, she also felt that Lin Ran was not a person who didn't understand antiques as she said. He was obviously a professional.

She said: "If you really like this snuff bottle, take it for 100 yuan. This is the lowest price I can accept."

The stall owner's expression looked serious, but he looked innocent and didn't seem to be pretending.