Lead Bactrian camel, Sui-early Tang dynasty, China, late 6th-7th century. Artist: Unknown
Title

Lead Bactrian camel, Sui-early Tang dynasty, China, late 6th-7th century. Artist: Unknown

Caption

Lead Bactrian camel, Sui-early Tang dynasty, China, late 6th-7th century. Lead two-humped camel, the head thrown back and to one side. The camel is lying down with legs underneath, one protruding, a shaggy mane and details; the base with a circular plug. Such camels have been known to decorate Buddhist shrines of this period.
Bath (England), The Museum of East Asian Art

Date

581th century

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Photo12/Heritage Images

Reference

HRM19B72_176

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