Chapter 68

Continuing, Maynard said: "Furthermore, I see special meaning and value in these vases. On the bottom, besides the Cheng Hua mark, there is a 'House of Xu' inscription. What does this tell us?"

Maynard smiled, continuing his praise: "Based on my understanding, the Xu family was extremely famous during the Ming Dynasty, descendants of the emperor Xu Da. At that time, two prominent officials made significant contributions, making the Xu family one of the wealthiest and most powerful of the Ming era. These vases, likely made during the Cheng Hua years, were imperial gifts to the House of Xu. Considering they are a rare matching pair and Cheng Hua Doucai porcelain is quite scarce, I estimate their value to be around thirty million USD!" Maynard spoke with great confidence.

After Maynard's explanation, the esteemed guests present showed their admiration.

"Spot on, wonderfully articulated! Mr. Jones' knowledge is not to be und