MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

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A LARGE GREYISH-CELADON JADE CARVING OF A BUFFALO
MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY
The recumbent horned buffalo is carved with its legs tucked beneath its body and its tail swept to the side of the left haunch. The hooves are carved to the underside with detailed grooves and the legs are incised with fine hairs. The stone is of a celadon tone with attractive areas of blackish-grey streaks.
9 ¾ in. (24.7 cm.) wide, wood stand

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The ox or buffalo is one of the twelve horary animals representing one of the twelve branches of the Chinese calendar system and is regarded as an auspicious symbol of strength and prosperity.
Compare to a jade buffalo also dating to the Ming dynasty which sold at Christie's New York, 19 September 2007, lot 68.

MING DYNASTY, 17TH CENTURY

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