Chapter 553 - 553: The First Emperor’s Jade Seal: A Reward from Emperor Guangwu of Han!
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
“Behold, King Chu’s colossal cauldron!”
“The very same artifact once exhibited in the Tokyo Museum!” “Does that insinuate that their version is counterfeit too?” “Heh, if memory serves right, there was indeed a twin piece there!” “The thought leaves me speechless. Can such a sophisticated artifact be fraudulent?”
Click.
Once more, Luo Feng revealed another treasure from its box.
The bronze cauldron in all its glory was revealed to all.
Officials from the Tokyo Museum sat motionless in their car, their gaze fixated on the live broadcast.
Their eyes ballooned in astonishment.
In the blink of an eye, they could identify the bronze cauldron.
Indeed, it was the renowned Tiger Devouring Man Wine Vessel!
This artifact held the esteemed position of a centerpiece in their museum.
In China, it was a priceless artifact that had faded into obscurity.
It certainly claimed a spot within the top ten.
So, the genuine artifact resides here?
Among the bronzes excavated in China, the Tiger Devouring Man Wine Vessel holds a significant reputation.
“My goodness, has such a thing surfaced?”
“If this turns out to be counterfeit, then the Tokyo Museum will face a great blow.”
“Laughing my head off! Just a bunch of amateurs squandering money to gawk at fake artifacts!”
“Surely a museum of such standing wouldn’t risk procuring a fake, right?” “This bronze artifact is highly esteemed, even locally. It’s among the elite!”
At this moment, a wave of panic washed over the museum officials. Even if the preceding dozens of artifacts turned out fake, they were desperate for this one to be authentic.
National treasures, all of them phonies.
The embarrassment was insurmountable.
Bear in mind, many museum-goers attend purely to marvel at these few national treasures.
“Speculation is redundant. The piece I’m holding is undeniably authentic!”
Luo Feng examined the artifact.
Given that his system confirmed its authenticity, It was legitimate.
No source was more trustworthy than his own system.
“We’ve reached the fourth chamber!” “In all, nearly three hundred cases!”
Everyone gazed in awe at the diversity, volume, and age of the artifacts. It was utterly astounding.
“Hmm, what’s this?”
Luo Feng unveiled another artifact, taking a quick look. Inside, a box was specifically designed for preservation.
Luo Feng’s interest was piqued immediately.
Upon opening the box, it revealed a gleaming square item.
A golden seal.
But, unlike the jade seals found in ancient tombs, this piece was merely two to three centimeters in size. Quite diminutive.
It could be deemed a scaled-down version of a jade seal.
“What might this be?”
“It bears a striking resemblance to a jade seal!” “No way, can jade seals be this small?”
“I believe it is indeed a jade seal, albeit a miniaturized one!” Luo Feng too began to ponder over the origin of this jade seal.
After all, it was definitely a jade seal.
Shortly, an alert from the system materialized.
[ Ding! Imperial seal! Dynasty: Dongxing. Value: 1 billion! ]
Luo Feng’s eyes subtly narrowed.
This appeared to be a valuable artifact.
Its history was noteworthy.
An artifact valued at the billion level is exceedingly scarce, even on a global scale, signifying a significant milestone.
Once it reaches the one-billion mark, it undoubtedly carries substantial historical importance.
Given such value, it was undoubtedly extraordinary.
“King of Han’s Japan?”
“Hold on, this is…”
Luo Feng instantly recognized what it was.
“This seal originates from the Eastern Han Dynasty. Of course, it’s not the Eastern Han’s seal, but rather, it’s from Japan!”
Luo Feng explained, “The concept is quite straightforward. Our Great Han Dynasty bestowed this seal upon the local inhabitants of Japan, marking their status as vassals!”
The Gold Seal of the King of Han’s Japan is a historical artifact, a square seal face measuring 2.3 cm on each side, a seal base height of about 0.9 cm, and an overall height of about 2.2 cm. It bears the inscription, “King of Han’s Japan.”
“Of course, during that period, Japan was not yet a fully-fledged nation, but rather, a larger tribe at most!”
The word “Han” in “King of Han’s Japan”,
Historically, symbolized compliance, reverence.
“Unquestionably, this must be the seal that Emperor Guangwu of Han granted to Japan!”
This event is documented in the Book of Later Han, and several other ancient records.
It tells of the bestowment upon the chief of the largest tribe in Japan at the time.
He can also be regarded as the first ruler of Japan.
Luo Feng speculated, if this artifact were auctioned in Japan, one billion would certainly be an undervaluation.
“Hahaha, our forebears indeed held great power. Merely presenting Japan with a small seal as an indicator of their inferior status. Is that the intention? “Certainly, that’s the implication. In those days, our central plains dynasty was formidable. Both Korea and Japan were under our suzerainty!” “Indeed, all nations sought our court. It’s not mere boasting!”
“How awe- inspiring! ”
“The China of yore mirrors today’s United States! And it held that stature for thousands of years!”
“All this can be credited to our first emperor, an indisputable fact, wouldn’t you agree?”
“I believe the Han Dynasty also merits some recognition!”
At this juncture, the Governor Yamamoto was at a loss for words. Swallowing his saliva, he blurted out, “Mr.. Luo Feng, this seal, would you consider selling it? Quote your price!”
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