A Sancai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Camel

A Sancai Glazed Pottery Figure of a Camel

TANG DYNASTY (618-709)

唐 三彩駱駝
the muscular figure standing foursquare about a rectangular base, modeled with lively details to tufts of hair at the back of the neck, chin, eyes, ears, flaring nostrils, and wide agape mouth. The body chiefly glazed amber, with straw and green details to the back suggesting a saddle.
Height 23 1/8 in., 58.7 cm.
Property from the Collection of Al and Hazel Sullivan, Prospect, Louisville Asian Art
In overall good stable condition with some minor losses to glaze alongside mild rubbing. Old restorations to the legs, alongside minor losses at testing site.
The result of Oxford Authentication thermoluminescence test no. C121g76 is consistent with the dating of this lot.