And now, the enamel bowl presented before everyone was painted with flowers and birds. From that alone, it should have been made during either the Yongzheng or Qianlong period at the earliest.
Sure enough, Chu Chen saw the six-character, three-line seal-script mark "Made in the Great Qing Dynasty Qianlong period" on the bottom of the bowl. The inscription was extremely neat, and from this alone, it was clear that this was an obvious piece from the dynasty and period indicated by its mark.
The bowl's glaze was like congealed fat, warm and lustrous as jade. Its exterior was painted with elegant peonies, chrysanthemums, unusual rocks, bluebirds, and flying butterflies in vivid colors. One bluebird perched on a rock, while another hid among the flowers and leaves. Two butterflies fluttered gracefully through the air. On the other side was a seven-character quatrain. The bowl's decoration was refined, its shape unusual and magnificent, and it should have been a rare example of Qianlong enamel-decorated porcelain.
Afterward, Chu Chen used a magnifying glass to examine several details. He was able to confirm that this was an enamel bowl from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, exquisitely made with poetry and flower-and-bird designs. Finally, after using his special ability, he quietly let out a breath, smiled, and set the bowl down.
Seeing this, Zhou Wenping said delightedly, "Little Chen, do you think this bowl is genuine?"
When he saw Chu Chen nod, he and Sister-in-law Zhou immediately became excited. Although Sister-in-law Zhou's parents were also very happy, they did not understand the bowl's value, so their happiness was mixed with a trace of bewilderment.
After calming himself down, Zhou Wenping discussed something quietly with Sister-in-law Zhou. He then said to Chu Chen, "Little Chen, you've helped Brother Zhou's family so much. We have