1919,0101,0.77

Description

Scope and content : Ch. 00207. Paper sketch showing a horse and two-humped camel, with empty saddles, led L. by attendants. For the historical information and date (A.D. 966) furnished by Chinese inscriptions on this sketch, see M. Chavannes’ explanations, Appendix A, V.C. Drawing of rudest description done with heavy brush; colouring only dark red, grey, and olive-green on trappings of beasts. These trappings consist: for horse, of plain head-stall, leading rein, crupper, and saddle with high pommel back and front covered with long fringed saddle-cloth; for camel, of chequered saddle or saddle-cloth through which his humps pass, and striped cloth hanging across it. First attendant carries whip; second stick or goad; both wear long belted coats and small round black caps.