Sixteen Kingdoms, 304-439 A.D. A ceramic beast modelled standing, with a pig-like body and bestial head, paws and claws, its mouth ajar as it snuffles at the ground, feathered tail dangling between its hindlegs, wing-like plumes reaching from its shoulders to its rump, stag-like antlers reaching from its head along its neck; extensive remains of polychrome pigmentation. 18.1 kg, 39.5 cm high (15 1/2 in.). From an important collection of Chinese art formed in the 1980-1990’s by a family living in Hong Kong. Apanied by a positive original thermoluminescence analysis report no.CJ152522022 from Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11355-192730. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]