Lot 619. An extremely rare gilt-silver sheath, Liao-Yuan dynasty (AD 907-1368); 8 ½ in. (21.7 cm.) long. Estimate USD 150,000 - USD 200,000 . © Christie's 2021 The tapering, tubular sheath of oval section is finely decorated on each side with oval panels:...

Sheath with Bird and Feline or Dragon, Warring States period/Western Han dynasty, 3rd/2nd century B.C. Jade (nephrite). 10.6 x 5.7 x 0.5 cm (4 3/16 x 9 3/8 x 1/8 in.). Through prior gifts of Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland, Lucy Maud Buckingham Collection, Emily...