Figure of Camel
7th century (made)
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Figure of a Bactrian camel, of cream-glazed earthenware. It is standing on a rectangular base, with the head upheld; oval saddle cloth with holes for the two humps.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Glazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Figure of a Bactrian camel, cream-glazed earthenware, China, Tang dynasty, 7th century |
| Physical description | Figure of a Bactrian camel, of cream-glazed earthenware. It is standing on a rectangular base, with the head upheld; oval saddle cloth with holes for the two humps. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mr W. W. Simpson through Art Fund |
| Production | Label, 1994 |
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| Accession number | C.1183-1917 |
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| Record created | December 24, 2008 |
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