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Unglazed, moulded white earthenware Bactrian camel, covered in white slip. With traces of black, white and red paint. Its thick padded feet stand on a small rectangular base, and a felt saddle blanket surrounds its double humps. On its tail is a touch of lead glaze
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Height: 38.1 cm
Method of acquisition: Given
(1912-12)
by
The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Circa
618
CE
-
906
CE
Tail composed of lead-glaze Traces composed of paint
Accession number: C.30-1912
Primary reference Number: 138220
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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts
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