Chinese Tang Dynasty-Style Sancai Glazed Terra Cotta Camel Tomb Figure

Antique Chinese Tang Dynasty-style terra cotta tomb figure of a Bactrian camel, the main form of transport over the Silk Road, with its head tilted back and mouth open to the sky, wearing a saddle that shows a "monster mask," potentially thought to ward off danger. The figure is crafted with the Tang Dynasty's traditional tri-color glaze, or Sancai, utilizing brown, green and off-white.

7" w x 13" d x 16" h

Rental Price: $2,500