Vase worth 400 thousand dollars was used as a backup

For 40 years, the couple from China even could not imagine that, as a selection for the door they use ancient Chinese relics that were at least 300 years. The product is a rare example of art Zita and carved from a single piece of wood. The vessel, the height of which is nearly 23 centimeters, is carved pot, which at the end of the 18th century was used to store calligraphy brushes. It is handed down from generation to generation until it came into the possession of an unnamed couples, use it to fix the door in the open position in their living room.





Hoping to buy a car, the couple invited the auctioneer at his country house in Hertfordshire evaluate some had their decorations. However, the expert Richard Harrison was stunned when I saw on the floor a valuable relic.
"He stood on the floor in the living room and used for backup doors - Harrison said. - I have already seen similar products, but none of them were in such perfect condition ».



The representative of the auction house said that as soon as he got in touch with their counterparts in China and showed them pictures of the pot, it became clear that the interest in this masterpiece will be phenomenal. Pot brushes was made at least 300 years ago during the reign of the Chinese emperor Qianlong.



According to the expert, the owners will be able to bail out of an ancient relic to $ 400 000.
"Initially, we estimated it at 30-50 thousand dollars, which is very pleased owners. But when we told them the price of refined, they could not believe my ears, "- said Harrison.



The auction house expects that many Chinese specialists will come to England to take part personally in the auction. The thread on the pot is made in the popular Chinese theme, known as the "One hundred boys».
Finds like this are an excellent proof that in the homes of the people for many years can lie very valuable things, the cost of which they are unaware.



Source: fedpost.ru