Bidspirit auction | Lrg Rare Chinese Tang Buff

Lrg Rare Chinese Tang Buff Pottery Bactrian Camel - Rare Chinese buff pottery figure in the form of a Bactrian camel, Tang dynasty. Modeled standing foursquare atop a rectangular base, the camel's head is raised, braying, exposing its significant teeth. The humps, neck, head, and legs are modelled with tufted hair. Atop the camel's back rests a serpent's mask saddle bag with panels positioned between the twin humps. Provenance: Christie's, London, ”Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, ” 7 June 1993, Lot 23; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff. Height: 25 in x width: 20 in x depth: 9 3/4 in. Condition: Wear throughout as expected with age and material. There are two glue repaired cracks along the rear left quadrant of the saddle, extending leftward from the center to the left eye of the figure, as well as to the lower left corner of the base. There are additional resin repaired breaks and signs of restoration to the right half and front quadrant of the saddle, primarily visible along the interior. There are repaired and overpainted breaks along all four ankles. There are chips along high points and heavily textured areas, including the fur, ears, teeth, base, and hooves. Heavy wear to the pigment. Accretions throughout the recessed areas.