Lot 21. A sancai-glazed pottery figure of a Bactrian camel, Tang dynasty (618-907); 33 ¼ in. (84.5 cm.) high. Estimate GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000. Price realised GBP 47,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2019.

Modelled standing on a rectangular base, the head raised upwards and mouth held open, wearing a saddle cloth on its back, covered in a rich glaze of streaked green, amber and buff tones.

Provenance: The Ortolani Collection, Montevideo.
Acquired by the current owner in 1990s.