?The Prices Were Just Too High?: $400 Million Worth Jackie Chan Once Surrendered a Rare Ancient Device

When it comes to martial arts movies and action cinema, Jackie Chan is a global icon. Chan’s contribution to action cinema is immense. After Bruce Lee‘s tragic demise, the Kung Fu master reinvigorated martial arts films globally. Starring in over 150 films, Chan became a global star and earned millions. However, when the $400-million-worth martial arts icon is not performing death-defying stunts, he likes to collect some rare and expensive items. From rare supercars to ancient artifacts, Chan stays on the lookout for unique collectibles.

In Jackie Chan’s biography, the actor detailed an ancient device he wanted to get his hands on. However, things didn’t go as planned. Chan explained despite having $30 million to spare, he couldn’t acquire the device.

Jackie Chan and the eighteenth-century artifact

In Chapter 33 titled National Treasure, Jackie Chan wrote about an eighteenth-century artifact. “The Qianlong emperor came up with a device that would squirt water once every two hours,” wrote Chan. The timekeeping device also complied with the Chinese tradition of measuring time in twelve-hour units. However, the decoration of the device made it even more unique.

“He (Qianlong emperor) worked with artisans from both East and West and designed twelve bronze heads, one for each year of the Chinese zodiac,” revealed the actor. The twelve heads were that of a rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig. According to Chan, the British and French troops destroyed the palace and “looted” the twelve animal heads in the mid-nineteenth century.

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Over the years, some of the heads have resurfaced, and those that did were up for auction in 2000. “The tiger head went for more than $10 million,” and the price kept rising. Jackie Chan wanted to acquire the horse head and was ready to dish out $30 million for it. However, he had no idea the bidding would start at $60 million. Hence, the superstar had to surrender the desire to get his hands on the device. “It sold for $68 million,” revealed the Honorary Oscar winner in his book Jackie Chan: Never Grow Up.

A hobby that once lost him millions

While Chan didn’t lose any money biding for the horse head, he did lose money on several occasions. In his biography, the martial arts master also recounted an incident where his hobby of collecting rare and expensive cars once lost him millions.

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Jacke Chan revealed how he trusted an old friend to negotiate a deal with the renowned car maker, Bentley. According to the actor, instead of negotiating the deal, his friend conned him for $2.5 million. However, Chan sued the man and recovered his money.

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