Antiques (骨董品, Kotsutōhin) are a recurring item class in the Suikoden series. They are valuable items whose identities are a mystery until examined by an appraiser.
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Antiques are works of art, such as vases, paintings and sculptures. As they cannot be definitively identified by an amateur, they are usually referred to as a "?" item, suffixed by its type, in the player's inventory when first found. Their actual identity and value remain a mystery until examined by an appraiser.
While their main use is to earn potch via their resale, antiques can also be used to decorate the player's castle or baths.
References
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 54