Camel and bird

18th -19th century

Representations of the camel in all sculptural materials-ceramic, wood, stone and jade-have traditionally been associated with the Tang, a time of great exchange with Central Asia (see Merchant holding wine skin vessel). Subsequently, this exotic animal became a fairly common form in the jade carvers' repertoire.

Nephrite

3 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (8.57 x 12.07 x 4.45 cm)

Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection

33.104

Photo: Elizabeth Mann

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective, Dec. 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009.

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing.

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