'Qianlong' cabinets auction for historic high   

乾隆紫檀四件柜逾9千万成交 创中国古董家具拍卖纪录

4日晚间举行的北京保利8周年春拍中国古董珍玩夜场上，“清乾隆紫檀高浮雕九龙西番莲纹顶箱式大四件柜”以9315万元人民币成交，刷新中国古董家具的世界纪录。

Beijing (CNS) -- Cabinets from the period of Emperor Qianlong (1711-1799) sold for 93.15 million yuan (15.2 million US dollars) at an auction in Beijing on Tuesday.

The hammer price is the highest ever by an antique furniture auction in China.

The red sandalwood cabinets bearing the images of dragons and lotuses were sold at one of the evening auction events held by the Beijing Poly International Auction Co. Ltd.

The cabinets have been reserved by the Meyer family of Denmark for many years. At a height of 3 meters, the cabinets represent the largest ancient combine-cabinets on the market besides the furnishings in the Hall of Supreme Harmony at the Palace Museum.