Sculpture

Function: Sculpture deposited in a grave. Acquisition: Bought by The Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities in the antiquities market 1926-27 in relation to the Swedish Crown prince and princess visit to China. Why this is a masterpieceThis sculpture of a camel is of very high quality craftsmanship and conveys a sense of presence. This type of sculpture in the graves of the affluent dead reflects the increased economic and cultural contacts over the Eurasian continent during the Tang dynasty and the prosperity accompanying long-distance trade.History of the ObjectThe object was bought in the antiquities market in 1926-27. (Virtual Collection of Masterpieces, http://masterpieces.asemus.museum/Default.aspx)