figurine
- Museum number
- 2001,0521.2
- Description
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Camel figurine. An apparently Bactrian camel, posed on a decorative stand. Polychrome enamels on gold, inset with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, pearls and baroque pearls.
- Production date
- 1850s-1860s
- Dimensions
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Height: 5.60 centimetres
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Length: 6.40 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- The jeweller who fashioned these exquisite animals inherited the Mughal traditions of enamelwork and the lively depiction of flora and fauna.The animals included are royal elephants, deer, rams, dogs, ducks, a peacock, goose, heron, camel, lion, tiger, bear and a hare.
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 2001
- Acquisition notes
- With original blue velvet box.
- Department
- Middle East
- Registration number
- 2001,0521.2