19th-century carved wooden camel on wheels — Persian workshop

A rare and charming example of folk-carved furniture from the 19th century: a wooden camel on castor wheels, originally crafted as a functional and decorative toy or display piece in a Persian rug store household or travelling caravan. This piece combines naive carving, original polychrome traces, and well-preserved movement hardware, offering both historical character and decorative presence.

Description

• late 19th century.

• Origin: Persia, likely from a provincial workshop.

• Materials: carved wood original paint and gilt.

• Condition: structural sound and stable for display. Surface shows expected wear—losses and crackling to paint, patina

Features and craftsmanship

• Carving: Hand-carved with a stylized, folk aesthetic $550