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Pair of Large Tang-Style Chinese Carved Bactrian Camels

$3,650per set
£2,784.10per set
€3,177.20per set
CA$5,132.86per set
A$5,633.43per set
CHF 2,960.45per set
MX$67,036.70per set
NOK 37,843.36per set
SEK 34,581.35per set
DKK 23,736.87per set

About the Item

This is a very unusual pair of large antique Chinese carved wood bactrian camels. The camels date to the 19th century and are in the Tang dynasty style. The camels retain their beautiful natural patina--showing lots of character. One is fitted to a small wood plinth.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.5 in (82.55 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Tang (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall very good condition with normal and desirable patination. One camel has a shrinkage crack.
  • Seller Location:
    Pasadena, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: mjhdesignartscamels1stDibs: LU251937315183

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