Chinese Tang Terracotta Dragon

Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. Elongated piriform body with fluted panels to the chest and flanks, white and red pigment, square socket between the shoulders; restored with earlier elements. 5.85 kg, 41.5 cm wide (16 1/4 in.). Ex Cotswold, UK, collection, 1970-1990.Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.C118j1 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.203477. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]