The huge volume of excavated art that is smuggled out of China has dramatically weakened the archaeological end of this market but rarities, especially the late imperial porcelains, are selling well.

• 从中国走私出去的大宗出土艺术品已经极大削弱了该经销活动的考古价值。然而，稀有珍品，尤其是皇宫中的瓷器仍很走俏。