An important seal, a documented portrait by Castiglione, and an exquisite moon flask for private enjoyment

The Dragon Emperor

The Symbol of Power

Power and Glory

The De An Tang Collection

Collection of Dr Chan Chi Chin

Hong Kong

Chairman, Asia | Chairman and Worldwide Head of Asian Art

Nicolas Chow

Senior Director | Deputy Chairman of Chinese Works of Art, Asia

Carrie Li

Director | Head of Department, Chinese Works of Art

Xibo Wang

Director | Specialist

Cristine Li

Specialist

Rubie Fong

Deputy Director | Head of Mid-Season Sales, Chinese Works of Art

Keason Tang

Cataloguer

Xiaoye Yang

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In celebration of the Year of the Dragon, the Chinese Art auction presents a tightly curated sale, led by a stellar line-up of some of the rarest and most important masterpieces associated with the powerful beast, which represents the might and all-encompassing authority of the emperor.

The Dragon Emperor  Chinese Art