An archaic bronze tripod vessel and spoon, jiaodou. Han Dynasty The rounded sides rising to the wide flared rim, the handle with a zoomorphic head, possibly in the form of a camel, supported on three elongated legs, the curved spoon with a deep ladle....

Brussels dealer Bernard de Leye had one of the most unusual — and priciest — objects at the fair, a silver ink stand in the form of a boat made by Francois-Thomas Germain, silversmith to Louis XV, in 1752. Courtesy Bernard De Leye BRUXELLES (BELGIQUE)...

Pair of kneeling pottery figures, China, Han Dynasty, 16in. (41 cms) high Nicholas S. Pitcher Oriental Art www.nickpitcher.com (all text & images © Nicholas S. Pitcher Oriental Art)

A fine bronze mirror of circular form with central boss. Han Dynasty Decorated around the boss with a tiger; a bird; a dragon; a tortoise and snake; a stag-like quadruped; and a stylised feline-like creature (spots of verdigris or other agent). 14cm (5½in)...