An 18th-century jade teapot is sold at auction after a competitive bidding process. According to reports, the teapot is offered by Sotheby’s in Hong Kong and sells for HK$21,640,000, which is reported as roughly £2 million. The sale follows what outlets describe as a fierce bidding war, indicating strong demand from bidders during the auction process. The teapot is described as a Chinese imperial work, with the piece being crafted for a Chinese emperor. Sources also characterize the item in favorable terms, describing it as exceptionally well-made. While the available reporting focuses on the final hammer price and the intensity of bidding, it does not provide further details on the buyer’s identity, the teapot’s full provenance, or any restoration or condition notes. The reports collectively frame the sale as a high-value result for a rare jade artefact attributed to the Chinese imperial period.