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Camel with saddle bags

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a statue of a camel with a saddle and bags on its back. The camel has a long neck, a hump on its back, and tassels on its face. The camel is standing on a flat base. The camel is facing left. The background is gray to white gradient. The statue appears to be made of stone.

Artwork details

Date:
late 6th–early 7th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
530 × 625 px
Museum record:
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