In it, the Xianfeng Emperor is depicted as the "limping dragon". His wife, Empress Consort Ci'an — who was made co-regent together with Cixi after the emperor's death in 1861 but was for all ...

Specifically, it likely came from the Summer Palace occupied by Emperor Xianfeng. Going for a Song, the show that initially undervalued the vase, was known for featuring antique items brought in ...