Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD. A substantial hollow-formed ceramic guardian figure of a terrier dog standing with splayed claws, collar and harness with dorsal loop for a lead; coral-pink and green pigment detailing. 11.2 kg, 55cm (21 1/2"). From the Cheuk family collection, formed in Hong Kong in the 1970-80s; thence by descent; accompanied by a positive thermoluminescence report no. C119f86 issued by Oxford Authentication.?A video of this lot can be viewed on Timeline Auctions website.?Finely modelled.