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Figure, jade
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
Unknown
Date: 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
Gallery 11A : Case 04
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