Chinese TV shows popularize antiques
- February 04, 2010 16:23
Some four decades after the Cultural Revolution rejected old culture, an attitude adjustment towards Chinese historical objects has caused a sea change toward collecting antiques. Wildly popular antiques reality shows are captivating audiences with high drama. On "Collection World," a guest believes his vase to be from the Qing dynasty and worth about $30,000. “If it’s a fake, will you smash it?” asked the program’s host...