Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Figure, jade

Unknown (Workshop)

Recumbent figure of a water-buffalo in mottled grey, opaque jade with some iron-red surface deposits; realistically carved, its head and neck is turned at a right angle to its body, carved wooden stand.

Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 50764

Creation/Production

Role: Production
Role: Workshop
Place: China
Period: 19th century

Acquisition

Bequest

Measurements

Height (cm): 6.4
Length (cm): 15.2
Height (in): 2
Length (in): 6
Height (cm): 3.1
Height (in): 1

Techniques

Carved (decoration)
Decoration
Applied Art
Polished
Decoration
Applied Art

Material

Jade
Wood

Location

On Display

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