A Massive Painted Pottery Figure of a Camel, Oxford TL test, Tang Dynasty Tang dynasty (618-907) Height: 58 cm. Width: ca. 50 cm. The large camel is modelled with its head slightly turned to the left with protruding eyes, flaring nostrils and ears lying against its neck, its mouth held wide open with its tongue hanging out to one side. The camel stands foursquare on a rectangular plinth and its large saddle bags are modelled as lions' heads. Traces of red, ochre and black pigments are visible. - The result of the Oxford thermoluminescence test number C198g59, is consistent with the dating of the item, Tang dynasty. Provenance: -Very important and old private collection, since 1998, Mr. A. B., purchase in 1998! Trendwatcher A. B. is a popular speaker and chairman at conferences, strategy sessions and other events. B. is considered captivating, stimulating, visionary, humorous and inspiring. He is a born stage animal and shares his knowledge with his audience in a light - hearted, yet serious manner. It is not without reason that he is asked to give many lectures each year at home and abroad. He also writes books (more than 1 million copies sold) and is a popular guest in the media. Note: It will be professionally packed and safely sent in a wooden crate within 3 working days by FedEx. Shipped with Insurance! Our Guarantee: The above item is guaranteed to be of the time period and condition as described, has been purchased legally and is legal to buy and sell under all international laws to cultural patrimony. - All items legal to buy/sell under The Netherlands covering cultural patrimony and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. - A Certificate of Authenticity from Becker Antiques (specialist in Chinese pottery since 1969, Amsterdam) will accompany the item. Condition: Very good condition. Original pigment. Wear consistent with the age, some loss of color, maybe professional repair to the right back leg. Please be advised that all ancient Chinese pottery objects had been buried in tombs and are excavated from there. Therefore, they can always have some restorations. Also worth of note is that the item is more than 1200 years old. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. It will be professionally packed and safely sent in a wooden crate by FedEx. Buyers are responsible for import regulation and restrictions of their own country