Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Camel Tomb Figure

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb figure of a Bactrian camel, the main form of transport over the Silk Road, with its head tilted back and mouth open to the sky, wearing a saddle that shows a "monster mask," potentially thought to ward off danger. The figure is crafted with the Tang Dynasty's traditional tri-color glaze, or Sancai, utilizing brown, green and off-white.
SKU
NWL2645
Item Location
New York, NY
Dimensions (in)
Width: 7.00"
Depth: 13.00"
Height: 16.00"
Seat Height: 0.00"
Style
Asian
Chinese
Color
Brown, Beige, Green
Category
Sculpture
Cleared Sculpture
Small Sculptures
Materials & Techniques
terra cotta
$7,500 (USD)
In Stock
Quantity:1
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Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Camel Tomb Figure

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb figure of a Bactrian camel, the main form of transport over the Silk Road, with its head tilted back and mouth open to the sky, wearing a saddle that shows a "monster mask," potentially thought to ward off danger. The figure is crafted with the Tang Dynasty's traditional tri-color glaze, or Sancai, utilizing brown, green and off-white.
In Stock
$7,500
Quantity:1
SEE IN PERSON
location

Newel Warehouse

32-00 Skillman Ave

Long Island City NY - 11101

phone(212) 758-1970
SKU
NWL2645
Item Location
New York, NY
Dimensions (in)
Width:
7.0"
Depth:
13.0"
Seat/Height:
0.0"
Height:
16.0"
Style
Asian
Category
Sculpture
Cleared Sculpture
Small Sculptures
Color
Brown, Beige, Green
Materials & Techniques
terra cotta

Terra cotta

A type of clay-based fired earthenware with a porous body. Used in decorative arts and as a building material, usually of a red-brown clay, but may be colored with paint or baked glaze. Notably used for bricks, pottery, decorative reliefs, and statuary.

Terra cotta

A type of clay-based fired earthenware with a porous body. Used in decorative arts and as a building material, usually of a red-brown clay, but may be colored with paint or baked glaze. Notably used for bricks, pottery, decorative reliefs, and statuary.

Terra cotta

A type of clay-based fired earthenware with a porous body. Used in decorative arts and as a building material, usually of a red-brown clay, but may be colored with paint or baked glaze. Notably used for bricks, pottery, decorative reliefs, and statuary.

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