This pair of Tang dynasty camels is crafted from warmly pigmented earthenware. A form of funerary sculpture known as mingqi, earthenware sculptures such as these camels were produced during the Tang dynasty's cultural and artistic "golden age." The powerful Tang dynasty reigned for nearly 300 years between the 7th and 10th centuries CE. Elegantly rendered, the camels' striding forms illustrate the advancing aesthetics of Chinese art during the Tang dynasty.Visit our website for full details. Ite

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