A sancai model of a Bactrian camel - Tang Dynasty

Finely modelled standing four-square on a rectangular plinth, depicted with braying head, two humps and beaded saddle, covered all over in a rich chestnut glaze attractively splashed with amber and camellia-leaf green (old restoration). 55.2cm (21¾in) high. Sold for £1,700 plus Premium and tax

Footnote: The dating of this lot is consistent with the result of a thermoluminescence test, Oxford Authentication Ltd., no. C299a94.

Bonhams. Fine Asian Art, 6 Nov 2006. New Bond Street