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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Buffalo
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Buffalo

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist
Date18th century
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions1 5/16 x 3 3/16 x 1 5/8 in. (3.3 x 8.1 x 4.1 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.153
Collections
DescriptionBuffalo carved in a recumbent position with its forelegs tucked underneath and tail coiled to the front, with incised lines to depict details on the horns, tail and hooves, the stone of even white tone with areas of russet and black speckling highlighting the carving
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