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This depiction of a grazing camel likely originated from a larger composition featuring multiple animals, once adorning the floor of a semipublic area in a private residence, such as a reception or dining room. The camel is set against a white background adorned with delicate florets, with a bell hanging from its neck as it stretches toward an object (possibly a water vessel) positioned in the lower right. The animal’s knobby contours are highlighted by skillfully shaded areas in subtly varied hues of black, brown, brick red, and olive green, enhancing its form and texture.
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