SculptureChinese6th century

White-Colored Camel, from the tomb sculpture set: Two Standing, Braying Camels, One Buff, One White, Their Backs Laden with Goods

550 - 577

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded, medium gray earthenware with cold-painted pigments; localized areas with cold-painted pigments over white ground

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Qi, 550-577

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 33.5 x W. 25 x D. 19.5 cm (13 3/16 x 9 13/16 x 7 11/16 in.)

Provenance

Anthony M. Solomon, New York (by 2003), gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2003.

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