Seal specially commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor

One of the highlights of Sotheby’s Asian art auction to be held in its Paris room on June 16 will be this jade seal carved with the imperial symbol of a dragon, estimated at €100,000-150,000.

It was part of a special commission by the Qianlong Emperor in 1795 after his retirement to commem…

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