HONG KONG, China (CNN)-- An imperial "dragon" throne owned by a Chinese emperor set the world auction record for Chinese furniture Thursday, selling for about US $11 million.

An imperial Qianlong-era lacquer throne fetched over £6.1million (US$7.9 million) at Christie’s London on Tuesday, five times its presale high estimate. The throne dates to the reign of ...

Forensic tests have revealed that China's second-to-last emperor, Guangxu, died of arsenic poisoning 100 years ago this month, in the waning days of imperial China, according to a report published ...

CHINESE RARITIES UNDER THE HAMMER; Seal of the Emperor's Uncle Brings Top Price of the Sale. FINE SCREEN UNPURCHASED But an Odd Throne Chair and a Head Dress of Human Hair Bring Good Prices.

While serious historians suggest the concubine likely received lychees from a closer province, Sichuan, rather than distant Guangdong, either route posed immense difficulties during the time. The ...

Chinese imperial food dates back to slave society. ... In order to help Prince Guang ascend to the throne, he learned the unique skill of "roasting fish " from a famous chef.

It uses two "kanji," or Chinese characters used in the Japanese writing system. Eras traditionally included "kanji" because Japan adopted the imperial calendar system from China about 1,300 years ago.