China, c. 1850

A very fine example of a Chinese 19th century carved recumbent water buffalo with a boy seated on his back. The well-carved Chinese hardwood is of an even dark tone with very fine carving, raised on its original hardwood pierced base representing water. 

Height22.00cm (8.66 inches)
Width36.00cm (14.17 inches)
Depth20.00cm (7.87 inches)

Medium: Chinese hardwood

Condition: Some repairs and a chip on a horn