Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty Porcelain Camel - 28 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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This Tang dynasty Chinese porcelain sculpture depicts musicians riding a camel and has a three-colour sancai glaze.
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Sculpture of Musicians on a Camel, China, Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD)
Depicts a bellowing camel carrying musicians on its back
Three-colour glazed porcelain, known as “Sancai”
Dimensions: 28 x 39 x 14 cm
Intact, with no restoration
Provenance: - French private collection
A certificate of authenticity will be provided to the buyer.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Sculpture of Musicians on a Camel, China, Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD)
Depicts a bellowing camel carrying musicians on its back
Three-colour glazed porcelain, known as “Sancai”
Dimensions: 28 x 39 x 14 cm
Intact, with no restoration
Provenance: - French private collection
A certificate of authenticity will be provided to the buyer.
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tang Dynasty
Century/timeframe
Tang dynasty (618 - 907 A.D. )
Name of object
Camel
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Porcelain
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
28 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
39 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
14 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
