Chinese Millionaires Buy Porcelains Vase at Fabulous Price for Patriotism

“Porcelain Vase in Qianlong period in the UK has auctioned off more than 500 million RMB, which deeply shocked the British media. Most bidders are Chinese. World Wide Web Journalist Tan Liya reported. A British journalistlaments that it is the Chinese people, "porcelain patriotism." behind the artifacts. 

Vase sold at high price

“This 18th century masterpiece of Chinese people has been on the shelf and covered with dust, before it is found “British media reported.

When this porcelain came to the auction line, it made the staff excited. It was valuated up to 800,000 to 1,200,000 pounds. British "Daily Telegraph" reported. What the auction house did not expect is that the price of the vase has been increased to 43 million pounds within 30 minutes. This sets a world record in the auction history. These bidders are from China. ".  “In the final stage of bidding, each bid is increased by £ 1,000,000; there are only a few bidders at last. They are businessmen from mainland China." "When the bid price is rising sharply, The British women sold porcelain vase almost fainted. "" Daily Telegraph "reported. Finally, the porcelain vase is worth of 53 million pounds with commission and VAT, which makes the auction and the seller ecstatic.

 British Internet users think of the Old Summer Palace

Many reports just care about the vase sold at the "shock the world" price. However, the possible sources of the vase are rarely mentioned by media. “This lucky British family got the vase, in 1930 or earlier, they didn’t know how it was removed from China to London.” The Fourth Channel News reported. “People from China, Iran, Egypt and India buy their loss of cultural heritage at any cost. The legacy lost overseas because of the war or the plundering of Western collectors.” "Daily Telegraph" reported.

In the UK media websites, the sources of porcelain vase have also led to heated debate. In the "Daily Telegraph" website, internet users Mrbomber expressed his idea, "It seems no one is aware of the reason why Chinese people would pay such big bucks to buy only porcelain vase. In the 19th century, the British and French troops burned the Old Summer Palace and seized all the treasure, which is the big shame for more than 100 years. Those who spent heavily to buy the porcelain vase took away by the troops back are some stupid. But they know what they are doing. They are buying their own things from the hands of thieves. This is a truly civilized. But some British have no such shame.” Daily Telegraph" reported.

China's "porcelain patriotism" behind the vase

“Behind the high price vase, It is the Chinese "Porcelain Patriotism”.” "Financial Times" reporter Steven. Vincent stated. Some rich Chinese are eager to buy their own cultural heritage back with strong patriotism.  Qianlong porcelain vase is a recent example. The article also quoted a British art expert as saying, “reviewing the last century, you will understand why Chinese are so keen on the reconstruction of their history. The collection of these artifacts will help them to re-invent their identity and culture."

The effect on the collection

At the same time, this thing strongly boosts public’s enthusiasm for collection in British and in China. Many stores and programs have produced. “An on line store www.dinodirect.com, which is engaged in various cool novelties. Since this thing was reported, many collection lovers come to visit the web and buy the antiques and other old funny things. Their turnover is twice as before.” The Journalist recently reported.