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A LARGE CREAM AND RUSSET JADE BUFFALO Christie’s London, 13 February 1978, lot 111.
17TH-18TH CENTURY
清十七/十八世紀 玉雕水牛
The impressive animal is carved recumbent with its legs tucked beneath it and 來源：1978年2月13日於倫敦佳士得拍賣，拍品第111號
its tail ficked onto its haunches. Its head is turned to one side and its face is
carved with an alert expression, with the well-hollowed ears gently positioned
backwards. The ridges on its back and the front dewlap are fnely worked. The
stone is of a creamy tone with brown inclusions and grey veins.
14Ω in. (37 cm.) wide, wood stand
£100,000-200,000 $130,000-250,000
€120,000-230,000
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