Gilt Silver Belt Ornament, Song Dynasty, 10th century. Unearthed from Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Collection of Zhejiang Provincial Museum .

Lot 6006. A rare gilt silver head ornament in the form of a phoenix, 9th-11th century. Estimate US$ 10,000 - 15,000 ( €8,900 - 13,000 ) . Photo: Bonhams. The finely modeled crested bird with chased hollow body set off by a high crested tail and separately...