Lot 309. A gilt-bronze belt hook, Warring States-Western Han dynasty; 5 3/4 in (14.6cm) long. Estimate US$ 2,500 - 3,500 (€ 2,100 - 3,000). © Bonhams 2001-2020

The curved shaft designed as the body of a long-tailed bird and elegantly cast with broad raised spirals tapering to a narrow beaked head set off by opposing c-shaped tail feathers.

Bonhams. Featuring the RenLu Collection, 21 Sep 2020, 10:00 EDT, New York.