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Chinese
Camel early 6th century CE
earthenware, pigments
15.4 × 22.0 × 15.0 cm
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of H. W. Kent, 1938
NGV
Photo: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
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Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
3673-D3
Department
Asian Art
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Physical description
Recumbant bactrian camel, legs tucked under body, head thrown up and to one side, lips drawn back revealing 'fangs', head, throat humps and parts of leg modelled to simulate tufted fur, with fringed saddle cloth and pack of side-boards, grooved panniers, blanket and side bags. Flat base under front and back legs.