Important Chinese Terracotta Sculpture Representing A Camel, China, Tang Dynasty

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Object description :

"Important Chinese Terracotta Sculpture Representing A Camel, China, Tang Dynasty"

Mingqi in gray terracotta with white slip and polychrome, representing a Bactrian camel, ridden by a court lady.
Very good state of conservation.
Please note that all ancient Chinese terracotta sculptures were placed in the graves of the deceased to accompany them in their afterlife. They were subsequently removed and may therefore show wear, missing polychromy or even restoration.
Representations of mounted camels are extremely rare, especially when the camel driver is removable and of these dimensions !
A thermoluminescence test accompanies this sculpture.
China, Tang dynasty (618 - 907)

Price: 18 000 €

Period: Before 16th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Terracotta
Width: 50 cm
Height: 35 cm
Depth: 17 cm

Reference: 1370679