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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
Public Domain
Yes
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