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Head of a Camel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a sculpture. The sculpture depicts the head and neck of a camel. The sculpture is made of stone and is weathered, with visible dirt and grime. The camel's head is turned to the right, with its mouth closed. The sculpture is broken off at the bottom, with a rough edge. The background of the image is a plain light gray color. The sculpture titled "Head of a Camel" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 12th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Central Asia
Dimensions
600 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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