Set Sail for Christie’s Hong Kong Spring Auctions

Spot Christie’s along the world-renowned Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong from now till May 27 as we set sail with one of our top lots, a Fine and Extremely Rare Doucai ‘Dragon’ Moonflask, taking the lead!

A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE DOUCAI ‘DRAGON’ MOONFLASK. QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795). 51 cm. (20 in.) high. Estimate HK$80,000,000 – 120,000,000. Offered in The Imperial Palette - Three Qianlong Treasures on 30 May 2023 at Christie’s in Hong Kong
A FINE AND EXTREMELY RARE DOUCAI ‘DRAGON’ MOONFLASK. QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795). 51 cm. (20 in.) high. Estimate: HK$80,000,000 – 120,000,000. Offered in The Imperial Palette - Three Qianlong Treasures on 30 May 2023 at Christie’s in Hong Kong

Featured in our The Imperial Palette – Three Qianlong Treasures live auction, you can also view this magnificent piece at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre from now till May 29.

AN EXTREMELY RARE ENAMELLED AND GILT-DECORATED SIMULATED GOLD AND TURQUOISE-INLAID BRONZE HAT STAND. QIANLONG GILT SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795). 27.8 cm. (11 in.) high, zitan stand. Estimate HK$5,000,000 – 8,000,000. Offered in The Imperial Palette - Three Qianlong Treasures on 30 May 2023 at Christie’s in Hong Kong
AN EXTREMELY RARE ENAMELLED AND GILT-DECORATED SIMULATED 'GOLD AND TURQUOISE-INLAID BRONZE' HAT STAND. QIANLONG GILT SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795). 27.8 cm. (11 in.) high, zitan stand. Estimate: HK$5,000,000 – 8,000,000. Offered in The Imperial Palette - Three Qianlong Treasures on 30 May 2023 at Christie’s in Hong Kong
A MAGNIFICENT YANGCAI RETICULATED AND ROTATING ‘DRAGON BOAT’ VASE. QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795). 15 34 in. (40 cm.) high. Estimate HK$20,000,000 – 30,000,000. Offered in The Imperial Palette - Three Qianlong Treasures on 30 May 2023 at Christie’s in Hong Kong
A MAGNIFICENT YANGCAI RETICULATED AND ROTATING ‘DRAGON BOAT’ VASE. QIANLONG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1736-1795). 15 3/4 in. (40 cm.) high. Estimate: HK$20,000,000 – 30,000,000. Offered in The Imperial Palette - Three Qianlong Treasures on 30 May 2023 at Christie’s in Hong Kong

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