Lot 17. The property of a British family. An archaic jade 'bird' plaque, Shang dynasty (c. 1500-1050 BC); 4.5cm long. Sold for £239,700 ( Estimate £8,000 - £12,000) . © Bonhams 2001-2023 The flat stone worked in the form of a plumed bird in profile, the...

Lot 870. A glass-inlaid gold and silver decorated-bronze belt hook, Warring States-Western Han dynasty (475 BC-AD 8). Estimate: USD 6,000 - USD 8,000 . © Christie's Images Ltd 2017. The pierced, hollow broad end is cast as an animal head with ribbed horns...