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Use of Camel in Art

I think there ought to be a section discussing the camel's representation in art, at least briefly. Here is an example:

The camel, which transported luxury goods, became a symbol for wealth and camel statues would adorn the graves of the rich during the Han period of Ancient China. ^[1] The practice peaked in the Tang period before fading away. The Mantle of Roger II, produced in 1133/1134, shows mirrored image of a lion dominating on the back of a camel. The piece is thought to represent the Christian rule over Sicily and North Africa, and the camels are bridled, suggesting domestication. ^[2] In Renaissance art, the camel represents the exotic and biblical.

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^ Robert Irwin, Camel, Reaction Books, London. 2010
^ Irwin, 2010. p. 108

Camel weight Dispute

In the article, it says that dromedary camels “weight between 300 to 600 kg (660 to 1,320 lb)”. I have worked with five dromedaries and they all weighted between 1500 lb and 2200 lb. I don’t know what the upper limit actually is, but I know it’s not what is stated. 2600:1011:B307:8D80:F864:9EC5:4180:7A5B (talk) 13:09, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The source given to support that claim is not the best, as it is marked as a permanent deadlink. So it's probably time it was replaced. Do you have any published written source that gives 1,500–2,200 pounds (680–1,000 kg) (or indeed an other weight range)? Unfortunately, "I have worked with five dromedaries" is not a WP:RS. Thanks. Martinevans123 (talk) 14:02, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

That’s actually why I haven’t edited it myself—I don’t currently have a source and I know my camels are middle to upper range of size so I don’t know the proper range. 2600:1011:B307:8D80:A85F:EEED:39BD:2647 (talk) 17:22, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]

[1] Robert Irwin, Camel, Reaction Books, London. 2010

[2] Irwin, 2010. p. 108

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