According
to the family, it had been acquired by a now-deceased relative in the
1930s. For many years, the vase was used as a doorstop at their home in
Birmingham, UK.
But this is no ordinary vase. It's Chinese
porcelain dating back to the reign of the Quianlong Emperor (1711-1799).
It may have been made in the Imperial kilns for the Emperor's summer
home. Hansons Auctioneers sold it to a buyer for the equivalent of
$850,000 USD. You can read more about it at the Huffington Post.
No comments:
Post a Comment