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Lot 303

A LARGE SANCAI GLAZED EARTHENWARE BACTRIAN CAMEL

Estimated Value:

2.000 € - 4.000 €

Schätzpreis:

Description:

China, Tang dynasty
H. 56 cm
Despite Camels not being native to China, portrayals of the two-humped camel are commonly found in Chinese tomb sculpture. The Bactrian camel was useful for carrying goods on the Silk Road between China and the West.
Collection of Adalbert Colsman (1886-1978) and Thilda Colsman, bought from N. V. Nederlandsch.-Aziatische Handelmaatschappij, 27th January, 1930, by descent within the family to the present owner
Minor rest., partly chipped