DESCRIPTION: A Tang Dynasty, Earthenware figure of a recumbent camel, fitted with an array of travelling objects, meat, and poultry, along its saddle. Finished with an aching neck and a realistically detailed face. Garnished with remnants of red polychrome.
PROVENANCE:
- Christie's London, December 14th 1987, Lot 74.
- Christie's London, June 6th, 1988, lot 47.
- Marcel & Chantal Gerbe Collection, Switzerland.
PUBLISHED:
- Christie's, Fine Chinese Ceramics, Jades, and Works of Art, London December 14th, 1987, Lot 74.
- Christie's, Important Chinese Ceramics, Jades, and Works of Art, London, June 6th 1988 Lot 47.
CIRCA: 618-906 A.D.
ORIGIN: China
DIMENSIONS: H:13.2"
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