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<\/p>\nThe story begins with a celadon bowl, a gift from an uncle who had brought it back from Japan after serving as a civilian director of educational troops post-war.<\/p>\n
The bowl, believed to be at least 80 to 100 years old, was intended to adorn the uncle\u2019s home.
\nHowever, fate had other plans, and the uncle went blind, leaving the bowl to gather dust in the attic of the grandmother\u2019s house for many years.<\/p>\n
The bowl, large enough to accommodate a cat, had been a part of their lives ever since.<\/p>\n
The appraiser, a fan of celadon, explains that it is also a favorite among the Japanese and has been for centuries.<\/p>\n
To identify the bowl\u2019s origin, the appraiser looks for clues.
\nThe first clue is the label on the box that houses the bowl.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s another label on the back of the bowl, which the appraiser corrects to be a charger, an oversized dish used for serving or display.<\/p>\n
The mark on the back of the charger indicates it\u2019s Chinese.<\/p>\n
The question arises, how did a Chinese Celadon charger end up in Japan?
\nThe appraiser explains that the Japanese were the world\u2019s most ardent collectors of celadon wares for centuries.<\/p>\n
In the Asian art trade, good things come in Japanese boxes, indicating the Japanese\u2019s fine connoisseurship of beautiful and sublime Chinese and Japanese antiques.<\/p>\n
The label on the box matches the contents, indicating that the box was made to house this beautiful work of porcelain.<\/p>\n
The charger, with its sublime dragon and impeccable glaze, shows few signs of age.
\nThe appraiser explains that the Yongzheng period, from 1722 to 1735, was a time when some of the finest ceramics were made.<\/p>\n
The guest, who collects contemporary ceramics, had always felt that the charger was probably worth something, perhaps around $1,000.<\/p>\n
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SOURCE:- ANTIQUES ROADSHOW PBS<\/p>\n
The appraiser chuckles at the guest\u2019s estimate and explains that the Chinese porcelain market is very strong, driven by Chinese tastes.<\/p>\n
The charger would appeal to a multitude of potential bidders and collectors looking for exactly this sort of ceramic.<\/p>\n
The appraiser then gives a conservative auction estimate of $80,000 to $120,000.<\/p>\n
The guest is overwhelmed by the valuation, laughing in disbelief that such a valuable item has been kept under her bed all this time.<\/p>\n
The appraiser assures her that under the bed isn\u2019t such a bad place to keep it, as it has been kept beautifully and safely.<\/p>\n
However, he jokingly suggests that she may wish to rethink its storage location.<\/p>\n
The guest is left speechless by the revelation, expressing that she feels like crying.
\nThe appraiser reassures her that she has kept it very well for so long and that it\u2019s in very good hands.<\/p>\n
He expresses his pleasure that she owns this absolute masterpiece.<\/p>\n
The celadon charger is a testament to the hidden treasures that lie in our homes, often unnoticed and unappreciated.<\/p>\n
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SOURCE:- ANTIQUES ROADSHOW PBS<\/p>\n
It is a reminder of the rich history and craftsmanship that such items carry.
\nThe charger, once a forgotten item in an attic, is now recognized as a masterpiece, a symbol of a period when some of the finest ceramics were made.<\/p>\n
In conclusion, the journey of the celadon charger from a post-war gift to a treasured masterpiece worth a small fortune is a captivating tale.<\/p>\n
It highlights the importance of understanding and appreciating the value of the items we possess, not just in monetary terms but also in terms of their historical and cultural significance.<\/p>\n
The story leaves us with a sense of wonder and a newfound appreciation for the hidden treasures that may be lurking in our own homes.<\/p>\n