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Bactrian camel

Place of OriginHenan or Hebei province, China
Dateapprox. 500-550
PeriodNorthern and Southern Dynasties period (386–589)
MaterialsEarthenware with painted decoration
DimensionsH. 9 3/4 in x W. 8 1/2 in x D. 5 1/4 in, H. 24.8 cm x W. 21/6 cm x D. 13.3.cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P309
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 15
Subject
  • bridle
  • saddle
Bactrian camel
approx. 581-700
Ox
581-618
Lancer
265-317
Jar with animal designs
approx. 2300-2000 BCE
Dancer
600-700
Double-handled jar
approx. 3300-2000 BCE
Jar with two loop handles
approx. 2600-2300 BCE