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LOT 0415
Chinese Tang Kneeling Camel
TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D.
12 1/4 in. (4 kg, 31 cm).
A ceramic Bactrian camel modelled in the round in a dynamic pose, kneeling on a polygonal base and possibly in the act of standing up; saddle bags heavily laden with goods, semi-naturalistic anatomical and facial detailing, short tail held aloft; remains of polychrome painted pigment.
Provenance
Ex Hong Kong collection.
London Mayfair gallery, UK.
Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122k20 from Oxford Authentication.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11700-199213.
Literature
Cf. Prodan, M., The Art of the Tang Potter, London, 1960, p.105, for a comparable figure.
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LOT 0415
Chinese Tang Kneeling Camel
Estimate £2,500 - 3,500€2,900 - 4,060 (for guidance only)$3,380 - 4,730 (for guidance only)
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