CHINESE
Camel
early 6th century CE

Medium
earthenware, pigments

Measurements
15.4 × 22.0 × 15.0 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of H. W. Kent, 1938
NGV

Gallery location
Not on display

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.

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CHINESE
Camel
early 6th century CE