A Chinese Tang Dynasty pottery Camel

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A beautifully sculptured and painted pack Camel.
Stock Number:
y4023
$ 14500.00

Description

A beautifully sculptured and painted Tang Dynasty pottery Camel. Loaded with various trade items for the long journey along the Silk Route. A very unusual form resting on a trapezoid tile base in a pose of either about to stand or coming to rest. The original pigment still vibrant.


This piece is accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate from the Oxford Authenticity, United Kingdom (HK 2123-691)

 

Origin:

Tang Dynasty Circa 618 to 907 A.D., China

Dimensions:

Height: 20 cm / Length: 30 cm / Depth: 12 cm

Condition:

Minor surface wear, in otherwise fine condition.