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Asian Art Auction | April 20, 2023

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 21

Pair of Early Chinese Pottery Camels

Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

possibly Tang dynasty, each earthenware camel standing on rectangular base, 24 x 18 x 6 in.; each on fitted lucite stand, 1 x 14 x 9-1/2 in.

Note: With thermoluminescence report from Oxford Authentication, Ltd. dated 1997 stating the estimated date of last firing was "between 800 and 1300 years ago."

Condition

surface dirt, several firing cracks and separations around upper legs and underbellies, [blacklight during photo]

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