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The Seal of the Emperor Supreme

Hong Kong | October 2016

On 9 February 1796, the Qianlong Emperor abdicated after 60 years on the throne and thus became the Emperor Supreme. This massive jade seal, the star of the Dragon Emperor sale on 5 October 2016 in Hong Kong, celebrates the ultimate chapter of his long and outstanding reign.

5 October 2016 | 12:00 PM HKT | Hong Kong

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