A gilt silver vessel "Camel", Tang dynasty

Molded silver gilt vessel in the shape of a camel with one of the humps as a hole with a lid. The lid is attached with a chain to the neck. The camel is lying on its legs, with the body covered by filigree coiled lines, on a grainy surface only in some parts. The second hump is behind the neck. The camel's face is scowling and the mouth is closed, with the chin resting on the neck. The metal has patina and some small dings, although it is in very good condition.

Size: 6,50 x 9 x 4,50 cm; Weight: 113 g.