Date: Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Provenance: Excavated in the southern suburbs of Luoyang, Henan province, 1962
Measurements: Height: 62 cm (groom), 84 cm (camel)

The camel stands on a rhomboid stand with its head raising high, grunting. The works are decorated with green, cream and yellow glazes. The man stands upon a small base, and has deep-set eyes and a high nose, appearing to be of non-Han origin. His garments have an overturned collar and intersecting lapels, with a traveler's purse at his waist. He wears a pair of narrow trousers, with pointed shoes on his feet. His arms are bent in front of his chest, as though leading the camel by a rope.

The tricolor glaze of the two figures is quite striking. They are crafted with a sense of vigour and dynamism in a highly realistic style. This is an outstanding piece of Tang tricolor ware. This species of camel originates from Central Asia, and the man appears to represent a merchant on the Silk Road.