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Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Camel Tomb Figure

$7,500
£5,575.40
€6,526.98
CA$10,488.53
A$11,711.58
CHF 6,109.08
MX$144,011.25
NOK 77,104.16
SEK 72,590.85
DKK 48,691.29
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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. The figure is crafted with the Tang Dynasty's traditional tri-color glaze, or Sancai, utilizing brown, green and off-white.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 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: NWL26451stDibs: LU977925507622

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