Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty Terracotta Camel sculpture Ming - 31 cm
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Polychrome terracotta camel driver sculpture from the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 31 cm high, 18 cm wide and 15 cm deep, in excellent condition.
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Sculpture of a camel in polychrome terracotta from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Polychrome terracotta painted with a white, orange, and green engobe.
Depict a camel driver mounted on a camel.
This subject illustrates the commercial rise that China experienced under the Tang dynasty, particularly in trading with Arab countries. The introduction of new iconographic elements, such as the camel, testifies to this.
Intact condition (no restoration has been done)
Very fine gloss glued under the base and hidden by the stand.
Dimensions 31 x 18 x 15 cm
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Sculpture of a camel in polychrome terracotta from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Polychrome terracotta painted with a white, orange, and green engobe.
Depict a camel driver mounted on a camel.
This subject illustrates the commercial rise that China experienced under the Tang dynasty, particularly in trading with Arab countries. The introduction of new iconographic elements, such as the camel, testifies to this.
Intact condition (no restoration has been done)
Very fine gloss glued under the base and hidden by the stand.
Dimensions 31 x 18 x 15 cm
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, statement of provenance seen by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will handle obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Ming dynasty
Century/ Timeframe
dynastie Ming (1368-1644)
Name of object
Camel sculpture Ming
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
31 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1998
Width
18 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
15 cm
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