A MASSIVE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAMEL AND RIDER, TANG DYNASTY (618-907)

A MASSIVE PAINTED POTTERY FIGURE OF A CAMEL AND RIDER
TANG DYNASTY (618-907)
The large camel is modelled with its head slightly turned to the left with protruding eyes, flaring nostrils and ears lying against its neck, its mouth held wide open with its tongue hanging out to one side. A detachable saddle bag hangs between its humps and is surmounted by a bearded Sogdian rider, who is seated in a relaxed posture with his right arm raised to goad the camel, and the other hand holding a barrel to the side of his waist.
30 ¾ in. (78.1 cm.) high

Saleroom Notice
Please note this lot was exhibited TEFAF, Maastricht, The Netherlands in 2002.
請注意此拍品曾於2002年荷蘭馬斯特里赫特TEFAF展覽

Pre-Lot Text
PROPERTY OF A NOBLE EUROPEAN GENTLEMAN