Caption

Buffalo with calves and shepherds, unknown creator sculptor, buffaloes, Chinese art, figurines, Chinese culture, Qing 1644–1911, sculpture made of decorative Fushan Mountains Zhejiang stone soapstone, full, natural patina, 18th–19th century, China, sculpture, height 16.5 cm, A small carved sculpture of an animal resembling a bull with curled horns stands on an irregular base, showing a rounded body, muscular legs, and a lowered head; several smaller animal figures cluster around its feet and along the base, merging into flowing carved forms. The surface shows a mix of warm beige, pale yellow, light brown, and darker brown tones with subtle mottling and smooth polished areas. The sculpture is positioned on a smooth, light gray surface against a dark gray to nearly black gradient background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A20_417

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (519.7Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Buffalo calves shepherds unknown creator sculptor buffaloes Chinese art figurines Chinese culture Qing 1644–1911 sculpture decorative Fushan Mountains Zhejiang stone soapstone full natural patina 18th–19th century China height 16.5 cm small carved animal resembling bull curled horns stands irregular base showing rounded body muscular legs lowered head several smaller animal figures cluster feet base merging flowing forms surface mix warm beige pale yellow light brown darker brown tones subtle mottling smooth polished areas positioned smooth light gray surface dark gray nearly black gradient background.