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K'ang-hsi Vase

A massive, ornately decorated porcelain vase standing prominently in Litefoot's dining room. Its cobalt-blue glaze features intricate dragon motifs in gold leaf, the mark of Imperial Chinese craftsmanship. The Doctor spots it during his urgent conversation with Litefoot, though its value as an antique distracts only briefly from the true crisis—the far more dangerous time cabinet lurking in the corner, its gothic carvings leering in the dim gaslight.
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S14E23 · The Talons of Weng-Chiang Part 3
Doctor recognizes Weng-Chiang's time cabinet

The K'ang-hsi vase is mentioned by Litefoot as a valuable antique during the conversation about the attack and theft attempt, serving as a red herring to the real danger. Its presence highlights Litefoot’s scholarly world while distracting from the cabinet’s true significance.

Before: Present prominently in Litefoot's dining room as an ornate imperial artifact, part of his collection brought from Peking.
After: Still standing, though its value becomes irrelevant as the Doctor’s attention shifts to the massive cabinet, exposing the true threat overshadowing mere material worth.
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