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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A BUFFALO
EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH - 18TH CENTURY
Details
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A BUFFALO
EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH - 18TH CENTURY
The recumbent buffalo is depicted with its head turned to the right with its mouth grasping a stalk of leafy millet. The jade is of an even white tone cleverly carved utilising the russet skin as highlights.
2. 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) wide, box
EARLY QING DYNASTY, 17TH - 18TH CENTURY
The recumbent buffalo is depicted with its head turned to the right with its mouth grasping a stalk of leafy millet. The jade is of an even white tone cleverly carved utilising the russet skin as highlights.
2. 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.) wide, box
Provenance
Acquired in Paris, 1962
Brought to you by
Priscilla Kong