A pair of aubergine elephants. First quarter 19th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2010 The beasts standing foursquare, their wrinkly hides a glossy deep purple and their ears, tusks and toes glazed a creamy white; 10 in. (25.4 cm.) long (2) -...

A blue and white porcelain meiping, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing-Republic Period, 14in (35.5cm) high. Est. $10,000-15,000. Courtesy of Bonhams & Butterfields SAN FRANCISCO, CA.- A blue and white porcelain Dragon jar sold for $7,658,000 in the Fine Asian Works...