Creatures in a similar curled-up posture, ranging from elephants and horses to birds and serpents, are found from the Han (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) to the Tang (618-907) periods. This camel appears to be experiencing an itch on its hump.
Nephrite
1 3/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 in. (3.02 x 6.03 x 5.08 cm)
Gift of Mrs. John C. Atwood, Jr.
69.8
Not currently on view
Resources
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective", December 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009 (12/22/2007 - 7/26/2009)
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