A Jade Bird-Form Cane Handle, Han Dynasty
Updated September 1, 2026
This auction ended on September 19, 2026.
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| Lot number | 3209 |
| Estimate | $1,600 - $3,200 |
| Opening bid | $1,600 |
| Auction | Fine Asian Works of Art Auction |
| Date | September 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | GOLDEN STATE AUCTION GALLERY |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
The handle is finely carved in the round as a bird with a prominent hooked beak, rounded body and long spreading tail. The layered plumage is articulated in low relief and incised detail, while a

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