A pot with a complex ornament, used for 40 years a married couple, as a backup for the door, turned out to be ancient Chinese relics worth $ 400,000. A vessel whose height is almost 23 centimeters, is a carved pot, which since the end of the 18th century was used to store calligraphy brushes. is he handed down from generation to generation until transferred to possession an unnamed couple who used it to fix in open position metal doors. 
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Photo: BNPS Hoping to buy a car, the couple invited auctioneer at his country house in Hertfordshire rate some the decorations they had. However expert Richard Harrison was stunned when he saw a valuable relic on the floor. “He stood on the floor in the living room and was used to lock the door, ”Harrison said. – I have already seen similar products, but not one of them was in such excellent condition. ” 
Photo from open sources The representative of the auction house says that as soon as he contacted his colleagues in China and showed them photos of the pot, it became clear that interest in This masterpiece will be phenomenal. The brush pot was made at least 300 years ago during the reign of the Chinese Emperor Qianlong. The item is a rare example of art. Zitan and carved from a single piece of wood. 
Photos from open sources According to the expert, the owners will be able to bail out for an ancient relic up to $ 400,000. “Initially, we appreciated its 30-50 thousand dollars, which is very pleased with the owners. But when we informed them the price, they didn’t believe our ears, ” – added Harrison. 
Photos from open sources In the auction house, many expect Chinese experts will come to England to personally take part in the auction. Pot carving is made in a popular Chinese theme, known as One Hundred Boys. Finds like this serve excellent evidence that in people’s homes for many years can be very valuable things, the value of which they do not even suspect. The auction where the brush pot will be sold, will be held on April 29, notes Mail Online.
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