Description:
A camel standing foursquare on a rectangular base and leaning backwards. The head faces proper left and is lifted high with the mouth open. The two humps point sideways in opposite directions. A tomb figurine (mingqi).

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; pottery; funeral rites and ceremonies

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