Camel

probably 18th–19th century

Not on view

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Title: Camel
Date: probably 18th–19th century
Geography: Attributed to India, probably Jaipur
Medium: Gold; enameled with champlevé, lacquered and set with diamond chips
Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
W. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm)
D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
W. 5.2 oz. (147.4 g)
Classification: Metal
Credit Line: Gift of The Shaw Foundation Inc., 1959
Object Number: 59.44.1
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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