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Tang Dynasty Terracotta Bactrian Camel Figure

Price:$6,000

$8,400List Price

About the Item

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, circa 618-907 CE. A charming, hollow terracotta pottery figure of a Bactrian camel wearing distinctive formal painted saddle bags. This camel was made to be a tomb figure, known as mingqi. Tang dynasty elites had underground tombs full of pottery figures designed to care for their every need in the afterlife. This figure was painted (rather than glazed, as others were), with red, orange, brown and green paint still visible around the saddle and a great deal of cream and red paint visible, especially on the body and hoofs. He stands on his own, his four legs attached to the integrated flat platform. The camel's head is curved back, his head up and mouth closed. Measures: Height 18 inches (45.7 cm) Width 12.5 inches (31.75 cm) Depth 7.5 inches (19 cm) Condition: Excellent with possible but no detected restoration. AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return if the items are not as described. The art of the Tang Dynasty was international, reflecting a world in which the Chinese court spread its influence through military conquest and trade to Central Asia, India, Persia, Africa, and southeastern Asia. In this prosperous period, Tang elites imitated the style of the Persians, wearing high boots, short tunics, and leopard skin hats. Music, sport, and dance all emulated Central Asian styles. Nothing is more representative of this cultural milieu than the figure of the Bactrian camel who, with his saddle bags, carried so many of these goods and, by extension, practices east and west along the Silk Road. Traveling west from the Tang capital, Chang'an, the Silk Road passed through the Taklamakan Desert. The Bactrian camel was vital to this transport because of its abilities, to go without water for a week, to travel 30 miles a day, and to carry hundreds of pounds, as well as to withstand very hot and very cold temperatures. Please also consider Avantique’s antique and ancient Asian Art Collection of Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing, and Republic period items to complete your home and office decorations with class. Avantiques has Asian pottery, terra cotta, bronze, and paintings to complement your collection. We strive to collect the highest quality Asian antiquities in exceptional condition.

Dimensions:
Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
Style:
Tang (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Terracotta,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
15th Century and Earlier
Date of Manufacture:
700
Condition:
Repaired: None detected but possible. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Dallas, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1774220474212

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