Large Pair of Late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Water Buffaloes and Herd-boys .

Large pair of late C19th Chinese Qing Dynasty carved hardwood water buffaloes and herd-boys.

Naturalistically and skilfully carved buffalo or ox sculptures depicted with their calves, mounted by boys astride their backs. The buffaloes with carved bone detail teeth and eyes.

Each mounted on a separate loose carved and pierced bespoke hardwood stand .

In Chinese culture a herd boy with a buffalo (considered to be in the same category as an ox in China) is often depicted taking respite after a busy ploughing season or harvest , symbolising an ideal life of peace , prosperity and harmony in agrarian China .

Excellent original condition with a rich colour and patina .

High quality decorative pair of opposing symmetrical sculptures of dramatic scale .

H 8”

W 14”

D 8”

China c.1900

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