Lot 800. A blue and sancai-glazed pottery pillow or wrist rest, China, Tang dynasty (AD 618-907);  5 ½ in. (13.9 cm.) long. Estimate $8,000 - $12,000. Price Realized $21,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

Modeled in the form of a crouching beast supporting an oval top decorated in blue, amber and straw glazes with a geometric pattern, the base carved with an inscription.