New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Camel and Rider

Artist Unknown

CulturePersian

Date12th century C.E.-13th century C.E.

MediumCeramic

DimensionsOverall: 8 in. (20.3 cm)

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.581

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 116-1, Case 4

DescriptionSmall figure of a camel stands on a rectangular base. Wears ornaments & harness & tall somewhat triangular-shaped howdah which has elongated opening at the edges. Small applied bosses line edges of howdah. Piece covered with thick turquoise glaze stopping neatly at edge of base. Bottom flat and unglazed. Paste buff colored. Good condition, some crackle on left side of camel. Restored corner of base. Seljuk period.