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A pale white-green jade 'water buffalo and boy' carving 18th century
13 May 2010, 10:30 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £16,800 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA pale white-green jade 'water buffalo and boy' carving
18th century
Well carved with a boy riding atop the recumbent beast holding on to its horn, the beast's head turned towards the left, with oval rounded eyes, the right nostril with rope thrown over its flank and hindquarters, the legs tucked under the body, the stone of pale white-green tone with opaque white and minor russet inclusions, wood stand. 5.8cm (2¼in) wide (2).
Well carved with a boy riding atop the recumbent beast holding on to its horn, the beast's head turned towards the left, with oval rounded eyes, the right nostril with rope thrown over its flank and hindquarters, the legs tucked under the body, the stone of pale white-green tone with opaque white and minor russet inclusions, wood stand. 5.8cm (2¼in) wide (2).


