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Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Bactrian Camel Terra Cotta Tomb Figure

About the Item

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb figure of a Bactrian camel, the main form of transport over the Silk Road, with its head tilted back and mouth open to the sky, wearing a saddle that shows a "monster mask,"" potentially thought to ward off danger.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Queens, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NWL25591stDibs: LU977925506332

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