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Chinese Bronze of Water Buffalo with Scholar
Jane Short Antiques
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Chinese Bronze of Water Buffalo with Scholar

19th century
Description

A Qing dynasty period bronze buffalo being ridden by a scholar reading a book.

It is very detailed and in good condition. It measures 29cm wide and is very heavy weighing 4.5 kgs.

Circa 1870.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
29cm (11.42")
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Jane Short Antiques has dated this Chinese Bronze Water Buffalo to the 19th Century.

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SA1152268
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A4668
Description
A Qing dynasty period bronze buffalo being ridden by a scholar reading a book.

It is very detailed and in good condition. It measures 29cm wide and is very heavy weighing 4.5 kgs.

Circa 1870.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone.

Height
27cm (10.63")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Chinese Bronze Water Buffalo to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152268
Dealers Internal Ref
A4668
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture featuring a scholar seated atop a water buffalo while reading an open book.

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A dark patinated bronze sculpture featuring a scholar seated atop a water buffalo while reading an open book.
Chinese Bronze of Water Buffalo with Scholar
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The motif of a scholar or youth riding a water buffalo represents idyllic rural life, contentment, and harmony with nature in traditional Chinese iconography. It frequently appears in bronzes, paintings, and ceramics as a symbol of Daoist philosophy and simple, virtuous living.

These sculptures were predominantly cast in bronze alloys containing copper, tin, and lead using the lost-wax (cire perdue) process. Details were hand-chased after casting, followed by chemical or heat surface treatments to create a protective patination.

Authentic pieces display natural wear on raised areas, consistent patination, and evidence of hand-finishing such as chasing marks along delicate contours. Look for natural oxidisation in recessed crevices rather than uniform artificial chemical patinas.

Display the sculpture as a focal accent on a wooden bookshelf, mantelpiece, or executive desk. It pairs effectively with stacked art books, natural timber textures, and neutral ceramics to create a curated, tactile display.

Dust regularly with a soft, clean brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive polished metal cleaners or harsh chemical solvents, and apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax annually to protect the original patination from atmospheric moisture.
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