Lot 982. An Imperial gilt-bronze figure of Amitayus, China, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 16 ½ in. (41.9 cm.) high. Estimate USD 400,000 - USD 600,000. Price realised USD 2,532,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018. Seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base...

Lot 2101. A rare and important Imperial gilt-bronze ritual 'ruibin' bell, bianzhong, Qianlong mark and of the period, dated Qianlong 8th year, corresponding to 1743. Estimate USD 600,000 ～ 1,000,000. Sold for US$ 607,500 (€565,011). Photo: Bonhams. Finely-cast...

A rare and important Imperial gilt-bronze ritual bell (bianzhong), Qianlong mark and period, dated to the eighth year, corresponding to 1743. Estimate 1,000,000 — 1,500,000 USD. Photo: Sotheby's. finely-cast, the cylindrical form boldly surmounted by...

A very rare Imperial gilt-bronze hat stand, Qianlong. Estimate: £80,000 - 120,000 (€94,000 - 140,000) (HK$ 1 million - 1.5 million). Photo: Bonhams. LONDON - An exceptional and very rare Imperial gilt-bronze 'elephant' hat stand estimated to sell for...