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Preface
Beijing old lady brought her family-born golden phoenix hairpin to appraise treasures. Unexpectedly, experts said that the old lady's golden wool hairpin was a fake and needed to be destroyed on the spot!
The old lady in Beijing asked back after hearing this: "Do you know who my mother is?" When the old lady reported her mother's identity, the experts were shocked and quickly changed their words to say that this golden hairpin was the authentic product!
So what is the identity of the old lady’s mother? Where does this golden hairpin come from?
host (left) and Liu Zhenlian (right)
1. Treasure appraisal
This old lady in Beijing is named Liu Zhenlian. She is now over 60 years old. Although her wrinkles have already engraved traces of time on her face, she cannot hide the outstanding temperament she has on her body.
With the official opening of the treasure appraisal program, when the beautiful host read out that the guests came on stage, Liu Zhenlian walked onto the stage slowly, showing her dignity and elegance in every move.
But in terms of her temperament and elegance, Liu Zhenlian will not lose to the beautiful host on the side. Perhaps because of her richer experience, Liu Zhenlian will give people a transparent feeling.
When Liu Zhenlian came on stage, she was holding a small wooden box tightly in her hands. It seemed that what was contained in it was the so-called treasure, and people's eyes unconsciously glanced at the wooden box.
Old Lady Liu Zhenlian
The beautiful host also warmly received the old lady when she saw this. As usual, she asked the old lady's name and hometown. What kind of baby do you want to identify when you come to participate in the show?
Liu Zhenlian replied politely: "My name is Liu Zhenlian. I now live in the community in the west of Beijing. I participated in the program this time to identify the golden hairpin from my family."
Her voice was very soft and made people feel very comfortable, as if bathed in the spring breeze, but the unquestionable aura in my words made everyone present unconsciously convinced.
After saying that, Liu Zhenlian carefully took out the wooden box in her hand and placed it on the display stand set by the program team. Then the old lady opened the wooden box, revealing the exquisite golden hairpin placed inside.
Golden Phoenix Hairpin
I saw that the head of this golden hairpin is a phoenix spreading its wings and soaring. There is also an emerald in the middle. It is made with delicate and exquisite workmanship, and it is completely different from an object that ordinary people can have.
attracted the attention of everyone present in a moment. Even the female host who was used to seeing the baby couldn't help but exclaim, sighing that the style of this golden phoenix hairpin was too exquisite and gorgeous. The audience under the stage couldn't help but feel excited, and stretched their necks to see more carefully. Some viewers couldn't help but talk about the value of this golden hairpin.
Then the host asked: "Mrs. Liu, how did you get this golden phoenix hairpin?"
Liu Zhenlian smiled and then explained to everyone gently that this golden veil was the dowry brought by her stepmother. Unfortunately, the stepmother left early, so the golden veil was left as a souvenir.
Liu Zhenlian (left) and host (right)
Later, Liu Zhenlian's father was old and weak, and he would soon be in the world. At the time of his death, he passed this golden phoenix hairpin to her and warned Liu Zhenlian to keep it safe and properly placed.
The female host took the opportunity to answer the conversation and : "So, this golden phoenix hairpin can be regarded as your heirloom. So what kind of opportunity did you come to our column?"
Liu Zhenlian replied: "I am retired and I am at home now. I usually watch treasure appraisal programs when I have nothing to do. I also thought of this golden phoenix hairpin by chance, so I want the experts to identify its value."
It is not difficult for us to see from the old lady's words that Liu Zhenlian is still very confident in this golden phoenix hairpin in her family, and then handed the golden phoenix hairpin to the expert at the host's instructions.
Treasure appraisal expert
Who expected that the experts only picked up the golden phoenix hairpin and looked at it for a while, and then put it back soon. Then they gathered together for a few words to discuss, and then said to everyone: "This golden wool is a fake!"
Everyone present was shocked. The workmanship was so exquisite and the shape was so gorgeous. I didn't expect it to be a fake! The audience also sighed, it was a pity that such a good object.
Liu Zhenlian herself was also a little surprised, thinking that the golden phoenix hairpin she passed on from her family could not be a fake! Then he looked at the experts on the other side in disbelief, waiting for their statement.
Why is this?
treasure appraisal expert
2. Fake appraisal
Experts had long expected the scene that everyone was puzzled by. After all, the workmanship and materials of this gold hairpin are very exquisite, and it doesn’t look like those so-called fakes no matter how you look at it.
However, the experts also have their own considerations. He told the many audiences present and Liu Zhenlian that in terms of its workmanship and materials, there is indeed no problem at first glance.
This gold hairpin meets the requirements of the Qing Dynasty court products, and is unique even compared with today's cultural relics.
, especially the emerald on the golden phoenix hairpin, has the finishing touch effect, which makes the overall shape of the golden phoenix hairpin elevate to a higher level, which is extremely exquisite.
Golden Phoenix Chairpin
Then the expert changed his mind and pointed to the emerald in the Golden Phoenix Chairpin and said that this turquoise was exclusively for the royal family to enjoy in the Qing Dynasty , and ordinary people had no chance to get it.
Let’s talk about the phoenix shape of this golden hairpin. The hierarchy was strict during the Qing Dynasty. Both the dragon and the phoenix were exclusive to the royal family, and ordinary people were not qualified to use this pattern at all.
Even if a woman can use the so-called phoenix crown and red robe when she gets married, only the woman can wear it on the day she gets married, and it cannot be used at other times.
But if this golden phoenix hairpin flowed out of the palace due to the war in the late Qing Dynasty, and after so many years of wind and frost, it would have been saved a bit too complete, giving people the feeling that it was too "new".
Golden Phoenix Chairpin
"New" is actually an industry term in the antique circle, that is, this object is not a real antique cultural relic, but a modern craft object imitated in accordance with ancient regulations.
In other words, the expert means that this golden phoenix hairpin is a fake or fake. Even if you are very careful in using materials and workmanship, it only has its current market value.
Hearing the experts' explanation, the doubts of many viewers present were shaking the sky, but they were inevitably a little disappointed. Such an exquisite golden phoenix hairpin was actually a fake!
Then the experts also warned Mrs. Liu Zhenlian that although this golden phoenix hairpin is not a real cultural relic, it cannot be circulated outside because of the special nature of its imitation items.
For this reason, experts also rarely expressed that they hope that Liu Zhenlian can hand over the golden phoenix hairpin to them for on-site destruction, and the program team will also give her some compensation afterwards.
Treasure Appraisal Expert
The audience was also very surprised when they heard this. Even if this golden phoenix hairpin is not a genuine product, it is very meaningful to pass on as a family heirloom, and it would be a pity to destroy it.
Experts also explained that there are many counterfeits in the antique circle, and many unscrupulous merchants often use this superb means to deceive ordinary people who are not aware of their skills.
So destroying the fake on site is also a reminder to many people watching the show to avoid being deceived. The audience nodded after hearing this, thinking that this move was of great educational significance.
But this is just a suggestion. Whether to agree or not will have to speak.
Liu Zhenlian smiled and did not respond to the suggestions of the appraisal experts, but asked back: "You said that my gold hairpin is a fake, so do you know who my mother is?"
Liu Zhenlian
Treasure appraisal expert was stunned when he heard this. Could it be that this old lady's mother is a big shot? He pretended to be calm and asked, "Who is the Lingtang in your family?"
Old Mrs. Liu Zhenlian replied calmly: "My father's name is Liu Zhendong, and my stepmother's name is Wenxiu !"
Treasure appraisal experts were shocked when they heard this. They suddenly sat upright and asked Liu Zhenlian carefully: "The stepmother Wenxiu you mentioned is Erdet Wenxiu in the late Qing Dynasty?"
Liu Zhenlian nodded immediately. This action made the experts very troubled, and then looked at the golden phoenix hairpin again, trying to find some traces of the past from it.
The audience was confused when they saw this, and even professional treasure appraisal experts were shocked. Who is Wenxiu?
wenxiu
3. Wenxiu
Eldet Wenxiu was born in Fangjia Hutong in Beiping in 1909. At that time, she was affiliated with Manchu aristocrat inlaid yellow flag . She was the daughter of the Mongolian Eldet family Duan Gong.
Wenxiu has studied in a private school since she was a child. She is talented and intelligent among her peers. In addition, she is well versed in things and understands the truth. No matter which course she is loved by teachers.
In the spring of 1921, Puyi, who lived in the Forbidden City, was already 16 years old. Under the auspices of all the princes and ministers and concubines, he selected people from many noble women of the Qing Dynasty to marry.
Wenxiu's fifth uncle Huakan learned the news, and tried to take this opportunity to shine the declining Erdet family, so he took the initiative to present Wenxiu's photo.
1 In early 2022, among the many photos submitted by Puyi from the Office of Internal Affairs, the 17-year-old Guo Bro Wanrong was appointed as the queen, and the 14-year-old Erdet Wenxiu was the imperial concubine.
Wenxiu
Then, at the strong request of his family, Wenxiu was forced to terminate her studies and return home, accept the so-called "graces of the king and the ministers" and learn the old traditional Chinese etiquette in the palace.
Although Wenxiu had already become civilized at that time, she was young and still young. She had to marry Puyi on November 30, 1922 according to the requirements of her elders at home, and was named Shufei .
Wenxiu after marriage is also enjoyed. In addition to the necessary dressing and greetings every day, she lives in Changchun Palace most of her time, learning embroidery or teaching palace maids to read.
Later, at the suggestion of the concubine, Puyi specially hired a English teacher Ling Ruowen for Wenxiu. Wenxiu was talented, studied very carefully, and her thoughts were further opened up.
wenxiu
Later warlord feng Yuxiang "entered the palace to force him to the palace", Puyi had no choice but to lead his family to move outside the palace together. Wenxiu also took advantage of this to hold many treasures in his clothes and bring them out. The golden phoenix hairpin is one of them.
This golden phoenix hairpin is made of imperial court and has extremely exquisite workmanship. Wenxiu is particularly fond of it on weekdays and is treasured in close proximity during her subsequent escape. Therefore, this golden phoenix hairpin has been preserved.
Later, Puyi tried to use the power of the Japanese to restore the imperial system. Wenxiu, who was in a civilized mind, believed that this move was a treason for the country and humiliating morality, so he repeatedly advised Puyi not to trust Japan and advised him to stop his horse.
But at this time, Puyi's mind was full of restoration , Qing , how could he listen to such honest advice? He hated Wenxiu more and more, and he frequently treated Wenxiu coldly and hung it aside.
Puyi (left) and Wenxiu (right)
Not only that, Empress Wanrong also relied on Puyi's favor and frequently humiliated Wenxiu, who had fallen out of favor, which led to Wenxiu's situation in the palace being very difficult and becoming less and less popular.
Then, under the persuasion of relatives and friends, Wenxiu realized that this is the era of the Republic of China, so she designed to escape from Puyi's control and then hired a lawyer to sue Puyi for divorce.
Later, under the pressure of the public, Puyi agreed to Wenxiu's demands and had no choice but to sign the divorce agreement . The agreement required that Wenxiu be allowed to take away daily necessities, and the golden phoenix hairpin was among them.
945 Anti-Japanese War ended, Wenxiu, who worked in a newspaper, met the Kuomintang officer Liu Zhendong. After more than half a year of understanding and getting along, the two finally got married and had a happy marriage.
Wenxiu
Golden Phoenix Hairpin As Wenxiu's favorite jewelry, naturally he has never left his body. Many years later, Wen Xiu died of a sudden myocardial infarction, and Liu Zhendong properly stored her relics.
The golden phoenix hairpin is of great significance. Liu Zhendong used it as a family heirloom to his daughter Liu Zhenlian, and told her to keep it well and not to miss it.
figured out the ins and outs of this golden hairpin. The audience was shocked. Unexpectedly, Liu Zhenlian's stepmother was actually the imperial concubine Wenxiu in the late Qing Dynasty. So the authenticity of this golden hairpin is just not to be said.
However, experts think that this gold hairpin is fake, which is embarrassing. How should the matter end when it has developed to this point?
Treasure Appraisal Expert
End
Fortunately, the treasure appraisal experts also corrected their mistakes when they knew their mistakes. They apologized to the old lady Liu Zhenlian, saying that they needed to appreciate this golden phoenix hairpin, maybe they missed some important details.
Later, after careful observation, an expert found a line of small words on the inside of the wings of the golden phoenix hairpin - "Made in the Imperial Affairs Office". This shows that this thing is indeed made by the imperial court, and it is undoubtedly the authentic one!
The expert who made a mistake in judgment also came to the stage to apologize sincerely, saying that he had just missed such an important detail, and the gold hairpin was so well preserved that he was so far away.
Then the experts also solemnly announced in front of all the audience: , this golden phoenix hairpin is undoubtedly authentic!
Liu Zhenlian
Liu Zhenlian also did not pursue the matter. After all, people have mistakes and horses have their hooves. If you walk by the river often, you will not get wet your shoes. So he changed the subject and asked: "So how much is this golden hairpin now?"
As soon as this statement came out, it attracted the audience's attention for a while. Yes, what is the estimated price of such an exquisite golden hairpin?
Several experts also gathered together to discuss and finally gave a high price of 3.5 million according to the auction price of similar cultural relics!
The audience all took a breath. What a guy, this golden phoenix hairpin is so valuable, but if you think about the historical background and exquisite workmanship behind it, it can be considered a match.
Liu Zhenlian
Old lady Liu Zhenlian was also very satisfied after learning this result, saying that she would properly keep the gold hairpin and pass it on as a family heirloom and never sell it.
After all, this golden hairpin carries not only history, but also the mutual support between Liu Zhenlian's father and stepmother Wen Xiu, and is also an important item for the younger generation to recall their ancestors.
In this way, the commemorative significance of this golden phoenix hairpin is far more important than the economic significance! I hope that Old Lady Liu Zhenlian can properly place this golden hairpin, which is also a treasure!
Golden Phoenix Chai
