Ancient Chinese Bronze Sculpture Depicting A Shepherd Riding A Water Buffalo
Ancient Chinese bronze sculpture depicting a shepherd on a water buffalo
Patinated bronze statuette, cast in bronze, depicting a shepherd playing the flute while riding a water buffalo
Its hollow structure and surface irregularities clearly indicate that this sculpture was created using the lost-wax casting technique
In Chinese art and Zen philosophy, a boy riding a water buffalo is a highly prized allegorical theme. It symbolizes harmony with nature, the simple joys of rural life, and the Zen concept of taming the mind
12 cm wide, 5 cm deep, and 11 cm high
Total weight: 386 grams
Late 19th-century Chinese art
Patinated bronze statuette, cast in bronze, depicting a shepherd playing the flute while riding a water buffalo
Its hollow structure and surface irregularities clearly indicate that this sculpture was created using the lost-wax casting technique
In Chinese art and Zen philosophy, a boy riding a water buffalo is a highly prized allegorical theme. It symbolizes harmony with nature, the simple joys of rural life, and the Zen concept of taming the mind
12 cm wide, 5 cm deep, and 11 cm high
Total weight: 386 grams
Late 19th-century Chinese art
100 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Bronze
Width: 12 cm
Height: 11 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Reference (ID): 1825684
Availability: In stock
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