Lot Essay
For a similar figure of a camel with a rider, see no. 63 in. von Bothmer, ed., Glories of the Past, Ancient Art from the Shelby White and Leon Levy Collection.
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OTHER PROPERTIES
A NABATEAN BRONZE CAMEL
CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C./A.D.
Details
A NABATEAN BRONZE CAMEL
circa 1st century b.c./a.d.
Standing with the feet close together, the head thrown back, with short ears, incised eyes and slightly open mouth, a thick ring on the neck the remains of a halter
3 1/8in. (7.95cm.) high
circa 1st century b.c./a.d.
Standing with the feet close together, the head thrown back, with short ears, incised eyes and slightly open mouth, a thick ring on the neck the remains of a halter
3 1/8in. (7.95cm.) high