TANG DYNASTY
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A PAINTED RED POTTERY FIGURE OF A BACTRIAN CAMEL AND GROOM
tang dynasty
The recumbent camel modelled with raised head and mouth slightly opened, its saddled back heavily laden with bags and a rolled blanket below game, the groom, probably a foreigner, modelled standing wearing a long tunic and raising his right arm, the rounded face framed with curly hair, traces of white and black pigments
the camel 15½ in. (39.5 cm.) long; the groom 8.5/8 in. (22 cm.) high (2)
tang dynasty
The recumbent camel modelled with raised head and mouth slightly opened, its saddled back heavily laden with bags and a rolled blanket below game, the groom, probably a foreigner, modelled standing wearing a long tunic and raising his right arm, the rounded face framed with curly hair, traces of white and black pigments
the camel 15½ in. (39.5 cm.) long; the groom 8.5/8 in. (22 cm.) high (2)
Sale room notice
Please note that the camel has some restoration.