Lot 91. A gray pottery figure of a dragon, Six dynasties-early Tang dynasty. 10 1/2in (26.8cm) long. Estimate US$ 8,000 - 12,000 (€6,900 - 10,000). Sold for US$ 10,000 (€8,592). Photo: Bonhams.

Modeled with an arched body lined with a serrated fin along the length of its spine, the raised head set with wide eyes above an open mouth revealing fangs and tongue, incised with cross-hatching to represent scales, with traces of white slip and blue pigment, mounted to stand.

Provenance: Christie's, New York, 21 March 2002, lot 96.

Note: the result of Oxford Authentication Ltd., thermoluminescence test no. C101y19 is consistent with the dating of this lot.

Bonhams. ASIAN WORKS OF ART. 30 Oct 2017, 10:00 EDT, NEW YORK