A MAGNIFICENT SANCAI- GLAZED CAMEL AND A FOREIGN ATTENDANT
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A MAGNIFICENT SANCAI- GLAZED CAMEL AND A FOREIGN ATTENDANT TANG DYNASTY (618-907) The amber-glazed camel is naturalistically shown striding, with the mane, tail, and two humps highlighted in cream glaze. The head arches strongly upwards with the mouth agape revealing long pointed teeth and tongue. The camel’s back is laden with a bulging sack moulded on either side with a large monster mask and various provisions including a ewer and a pilgrim flask, all above fitted white saddle cloth. Camel: 34 5/8 in. (88 cm.) high; attendant: 26 in. (66 cm.) high
A MAGNIFICENT SANCAI- GLAZED CAMEL AND A FOREIGN ATTENDANT
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
A MAGNIFICENT SANCAI- GLAZED CAMEL AND A FOREIGN ATTENDANT TANG DYNASTY (618-907) The amber-glazed camel is naturalistically shown striding, with the mane, tail, and two humps highlighted in cream glaze. The head arches strongly upwards with the mouth agape revealing long pointed teeth and tongue. The camel’s back is laden with a bulging sack moulded on either side with a large monster mask and various provisions including a ewer and a pilgrim flask, all above fitted white saddle cloth. Camel: 34 5/8 in. (88 cm.) high; attendant: 26 in. (66 cm.) high
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