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Camel and Rider

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a man on a camel. The figure is made of clay and is weathered with white and grey patches. The man has a rounded face and is wearing a conical hat. He sits on top of a camel. The camel has a long neck and a hump on its back. The camel's head is turned to the right. The man holds his left hand up in front of himself. The figure and camel sit on a flat base. The background is a gradient from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-to-late 6th century
Medium
Earthenware with pigment
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 613 px
Public Domain
Yes
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