A Chinese buff pottery model of a Bactrian camel

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A Chinese buff pottery model of a Bactrian camel
standing four square on a rectangular base, the saddled beast heavily laden with a saddle cloth and large saddle bags decorated with fur markings, the head raised and turned slightly to the left -- 12¼in. (31cm.) high, Tang Dynasty, (some restoration and old wear.)
See Colour Plate 99.
Thermoluminescence Test Number C97k60 is consistent with the dating of this lot.

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