Tan Xiangdong, an expert on antique furniture, introduces a huanghuali (a prized hardwood, which comes from a tree species that needs 500 years to fully grow) handicraft to visitors at the preview of Poly's autumn auction in Beijing, Nov 28, 2014. The special section of antique furniture huanghuali is newly added to Poly's auction, which will have 29 items on sale. [Photo/Chinanews.com]
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