08/05/2026
Happy Hump Day!
Ceramic figurines made for burials in Tang-dynasty China (AD 618–907) include lively representations of camels bearing goods that were imported and exported from the realm. This example from Luoyang depicts a dual-humped Bactrian camel laden with coiled silk, folded fabric, a West or Central Asian ewer and possibly a piece of rib meat, next to bags covered with monster masks. We hope the rest of the week offers you a smooth ride.
You can find this object on display in Gallery 33.
🐪 Ceramic figure of a camel from the tomb of Liu Tingxun, China, AD 728.
