Imperial power told through a £110,000 hardwood chest

A Chinese ‘dragon’ box fashioned in the prized Asian wood zitan sold for £110,000 at Sworders (25% buyer’s premium) on November 3.

It was the top price of the designated Asian Art sale in Stansted Mountfitchet.

The 20in (49cm) w…

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