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The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 566z53 is consistent with the dating of this lot
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A PAIR OF PAINTED POTTERY FIGURES OF BACTRIAN CAMELS
TANG DYNASTY
Each beast modeled standing foursquare on a rectangular base and staring straight ahead, laden with bulging saddle packs positioned between two rounded humps and resting on a plain red-painted saddle cloth, the packs molded with rope twists suspending flasks and game, retaining traces of original pigment, repairs--13 1/4in. (33.7cm.) high (2)
TANG DYNASTY
Each beast modeled standing foursquare on a rectangular base and staring straight ahead, laden with bulging saddle packs positioned between two rounded humps and resting on a plain red-painted saddle cloth, the packs molded with rope twists suspending flasks and game, retaining traces of original pigment, repairs--13 1/4in. (33.7cm.) high (2)