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LOT 2004

Chinese Tang Terracotta Camel

TANG DYNASTY, 618-907 A.D. OR LATER

22 1/4 in. (4.7 kg, 56.5 cm high).

Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing; repaired.

Provenance

Ex Cummings collection, UK, 1990s.

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LOT 2004

Chinese Tang Terracotta Camel

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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