Lot Essay
The dating is consistent with the Oxford Authetication sample no. C199r40
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CHINE, DYNASTIE TANG, CIRCA VIIEME SIECLE
Details
CHAMEAU EN TERRE CUITE POLYCHROME
CHINE, DYNASTIE TANG, CIRCA VIIEME SIECLE
The recumbent camel is modelled with a slightly turned head with protruding eyes and flaring nostrils. His back is covered by a blanket and is laden with panels, blankets and water vessels.
18½ in. (47 cm.) long
CHINE, DYNASTIE TANG, CIRCA VIIEME SIECLE
The recumbent camel is modelled with a slightly turned head with protruding eyes and flaring nostrils. His back is covered by a blanket and is laden with panels, blankets and water vessels.
18½ in. (47 cm.) long
Provenance
Property from a Belgian collection, acquired from Zen Gallery, Brussels, 1999.
Further details
A RECUMBENT PAINTED POTTERY CAMEL
CHINA, TANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 7TH CENTURY
CHINA, TANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 7TH CENTURY