Qianlong throne tops Asian series as ‘Chenghua’ dragon dish takes flight

A Qianlong (1736-95) three-colour lacquer throne provided the London series of Asian art sales with its headline moment.

The 3ft 10in (1.15m) wide nine-dragon throne, similar in design, quality and construction to anoth…

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