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Chinese Water Buffalo

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920 Measures - 5.5"H x 11.75
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

19th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Hardwood Water Buffalos on Stands
Located in Central England, GB
A fine pair of Chinese carved hardwood water buffalos on stands. This pair of late 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Antique Pair of Chinese Dehua Porcelain Figures of Boys on Water Buffalos
Located in Brea, CA
A pair of antique Chinese measures: 8” x 8'' dehua porcelain figures of boys on water buffalos
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

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Porcelain

Chinese Export Porcelain Blanc de chine Water Buffalo with Child Riding
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Export Porcelain Blanc de chine Water Buffalo with Child Riding
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20th Century Chinese Table Lamps

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Brass

Small Chinese Carved Lapis-Lazuli Figure of a Water Buffalo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small Chinese carved Lapis-Lazuli figure of a water buffalo Naturalistically carved as a
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20th Century Antiquities

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Lapis Lazuli

Fantastic 19th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Model of a Water Buffalo or Ox
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Model of a Water Buffalo. Beautifully hand-carved
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Porcelain

White Jade Carving of Recumbent Water Buffalo
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century white jade carving of recumbent water buffalo. Buffalo is lying with legs tucked
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

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Jade

Wicker Water Buffalo Figurine by Shanghai Handicrafts
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
A highly detailed, sculptural water buffalo figurine was hand made in finely woven lightweight
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Wicker

Original Watercolor Painting "Water Buffaloes" by Romeo Villalva Tabuena
By Romeo Villalva Tabuena
Located in San Diego, CA
Original watercolor on board painting of Water Buffaloes by renowned Filipino artist Romeo
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Paintings

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Wood, Paper

Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Large hand carved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and four figures on top. One
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Li Keran 'Chinese', Boy and Buffalo, Ink and Color on Paper
By Li Keran
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
stained timber frame (under glass). The depiction of a boy with water buffalo beneath a flowering cherry
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20th Century Chinese Paintings

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Paper

19th Century Pair of Chinese Hardwood Buffalo & Boys with Bone Flutes
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair of dark hardwood water buffalo with inset glass eyes. These finely carved and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood

Japanese/Chinese Carved Buffalo and Boys on the Fitted Base
Located in Norton, MA
A hand-carved of hardwood, water buffalo, and boys from Japan, depicting two boys seating on the
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20th Century Japanese Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Early American Plains Stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman
Located in South Burlington, VT
American, Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years
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Antique 19th Century American Native American Objects

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Granite

Chinese Inlaid Center Table
Located in Wilson, NC
pagodas, human figures, birds, deer, water buffalo, and tree arabesques. It is inlaid with satinwood and
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Antique 1860s Chinese Center Tables

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Rosewood, Bone, Satinwood

Chinese Inlaid Center Table
Chinese Inlaid Center Table
H 30.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Chinese Qing Pair Hand Painted Peking Glass Onion Shape Vases
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
landscapes to one side and with the figure of a boy playing a flute riding on the back of a water buffalo to
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Glass

Pair of 20th Century Chinese Wood Carvings
Located in Martlesham, GB
A pair of 20th century Chinese wood carvings of a boy on the back of a water buffalo holding a hat
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Heavenly Beings Carved Limestone Stele Fragment, Northern/Eastern Wei Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
: 1) Sotheby's New York 20 March 2018 - Jingyatang Treasures Of Chinese Buddhist Sculpture - Lot 202
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Limestone

Apsara Carved Limestone Stele with Extremely Rare 'Oolitic silica', Wei Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
accumulation of siliceous layers around particulates. This phenomenon, where silica reacts with water to form
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Stone, Limestone

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Canton Famille Rose Plate, ca. 1840
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Canton Famille rose 9.6 inch plate, ca. 1840, enameled with seven figures, the four males forming a band, one playing the erhu, one playing symbols, one playing the dizi (bamboo flut...
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Antique 1780s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Jade Happy Buddha
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a carved Jade figure of a sitting Happy Buddha. He is sitting over a rectangular marble base.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Jade

Jade Happy Buddha
Jade Happy Buddha
H 3.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Painted Polychrome "Laughing Buddha" Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Place the Laughing Buddha in your living room or entrance hall, so he will be able to see the door. Meaning of happiness and abundance, this antique Buddha sculpture was hand carved ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Religious Items

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Oak

Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
Located in Asheville, NC
Stylized with intervening vines and florals this stunning pot is in fantastic shape. The removable lidded top completes this piece with its symbolic Chinese Foo Dog also known as Gua...
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Wire

Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
Qing Lidded Foo Dog Cache Pot
H 5.5 in W 6.5 in D 6 in
Antique Rare Chinese Enameled Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl
Located in Brea, CA
Qing dynasty an unique antique important rare Chinese enameled Famille rose porcelain bowl with mark DaQingDaoGuangNianZhi , hand painted. excellent condition, Measures: 4.75” x 2.25...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl. Features Classic, oriental scenes with Chinese people throughout. The ceramic bowl is painted on the inside as well with a traditio...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics

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Porcelain

Hickory Furniture Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest - Pair
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These Chinese Chippendale flame mahogany and satinwood banded serpentine chests are by Hickory Furniture. They have timeless elegance and are in very good condition They are marked.
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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

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Brass

18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase
Located in New York, NY
A Large 18th Century Chinese Blue and White Kangxi Period Porcelain Covered Vase/Jar. Of baluster form this covered vase is truly exceptional in quality, condition and size. The body...
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Antique 1720s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

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Porcelain

Chinese Silk Embroidery
Located in Wilson, NC
This Chinese silk embroidery depicts Mandarin figures, birds, elephants, butterflies, dragonflies, and willow trees. It is framed with a molded oak frame.   
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Antique 1860s Chinese Textiles

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Silk, Glass, Oak

Chinese Silk Embroidery
Chinese Silk Embroidery
H 73.38 in W 35.63 in D 1.13 in
Pair of Mid-century Chinese Cloisonne Urns Table Lamps on Wood Bases
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-century Chinese Cloisonne Urns Table Lamps on Wood Bases Offered for sale is a lovely colorful pair of Chinese Cloisonne urns that have been fitted into table lamps and ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Large Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl/planter from the Qing period. Features classic oriental floral motif. Overall, the piece is in wonderful condition with a beautiful ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare pair of large Chinese carved stone foo dog guardian lions. Originated from a house of a mandarin (a public official in the Chinese Empire), located on The Silk Road. Here they ...
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

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Stone

Large Chinese Porcelain Fish Bowl Planter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl. Features Classic, oriental scenes with Chinese family ,birds flowers and Chinese motifs throughout. It is painted inside too could ...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Carved Stone Foo Dog Guardian Lion Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period carved stone foo dog guardian lion from the 19th century, on square base. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this stone sculpture features a guar...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Statues

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Stone

Chinese Export Rose Canton Mandarin Porcelain Cider Jug with Cover, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Export Rose Canton Mandarin pattern porcelain cider jug with double or cross strap handles. There are court scenes in the most colorful hues. The borders are filled with frui...
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Antique 1790s Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Enamel

Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper by Ai Weiwei
By Ai Weiwei, Maharam
Located in New York, NY
Maharam Serpentine Galleries Wallpaper Golden Age by Ai Weiwei 001 Ai Weiwei is a Beijing-based artist, activist, architect and curator whose iconoclastic works provoke commentary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wallpaper

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Other

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Chinese Stone Water Buffalo
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A late 19th century Chinese carved stone figure of a water buffalo. The buffalo is raised on a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Chinese Stone Water Buffalo
Chinese Stone Water Buffalo
H 5.1 in W 9.3 in D 4.3 in
Antique Peking Chinese Oversized Oriental Rug
Located in Sarasota, FL
are two does and stags in various positions around the field. There are cattle and water buffalo
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

20th Century Chinese Jade Water Buffalo on Wooden Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Chinese jade water buffalo on wooden stand.
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Water Buffalo on Stands, circa 1880
Located in GB
. They depict two water buffalo which are lying down and humorously each one has a boy climbing on its
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Hardwood

Water Buffalo Lamp with Custom Fortuny Shade
Located in San Antonio, TX
An exceptional Chinese export lamp from the early 20th century of an ox or water buffalo with three
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Fabric, Wood

Bronze Repousse Lamp Water Buffalo with Riders, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
The detailed repousse metalwork on this magnificent bronze lamp featuring water buffalo with riders
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Table Lamps

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Bronze

Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th Century Sculpture
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Carved rootwood water buffalo with figure atop. Very crisp carving, attractive patina.    
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Other

Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th C. Sculpture
Located in Worcester, GB
carved rootwood 19th c. Sculpture Late 19th century Chinese sculpture Carved rootwood water buffalo
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Wood

Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th C. Sculpture
Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th C. Sculpture
H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
Chinese Zi Sha Earthenware Calligraphy Ink Stone
Located in SOMIS, CA
features a boy riding on water buffalo, a favorite motif of the scholars who retire to the countryside, the
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Earthenware

Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Tea Bowl and Saucer
Located in London, GB
water buffalo, a further figure in front of a terrace looks on. The saucer 11 cm diameter, the tea bowl
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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Ceramic

Extremely Rare Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Yokeback Armchairs
Located in Wilton, CT
, derives from the Horns and Yoke of Asian Water Buffalo, and, cleverly, Provides a Comfortable Headrest
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Armchairs

Chinese Blanc De Chine Model of a Water Buffalo
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine vintage Chinese Blanc De Chine porcelain model of a Water Buffalo dating from the 20th
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20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Blanc De Chine Model of a Water Buffalo
Chinese Blanc De Chine Model of a Water Buffalo
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H 4.53 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Large Chinese Mounted Pottery Water Buffalo, 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large vintage Chinese pottery model of a recumbent water buffalo mounted on a wooden stand. The
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Pottery

White and Fei Jade Water Buffalo
Located in New Orleans, LA
A classic symbol of diligence and patience, this carved white jade buffalo features striations of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Water Buffalo Mask Natural Wood Sculpture
Located in Manassas Park, VA
Natural wood sculpture reminiscent of a stylized water buffalo 12” x 34” x 22”. An organic
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2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

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Wood

Handing Scroll - Fine Brush Painting Of A Resting Water Buffalo
Located in Greenwich, CT
Hanging scroll - a fine brush painting of a water buffalo resting by a flowering tree, fluid and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings

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Ink, Paper

Very Fine Japanese Carving of a 'Water Buffalo and Boy' Group
Located in London, by appointment only
​A very fine example of a Chinese 19th century carved recumbent water buffalo with a boy seated on
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Japonisme More Asian Art, Objects and ...

Chinese Double Gourd Longevity Cricket Cage
Located in Chicago, IL
a young boy atop a water buffalo. The dried gourd body is molded to a double gourd shape, a symbol
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Historical Memorabilia

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Other

Chinese Double Gourd Longevity Cricket Cage
Chinese Double Gourd Longevity Cricket Cage
H 2.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.75 in
Antique Chinese Export Solid Silver Cased Novelty Condiment Set, circa 1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
, featuring a pepper modelled as a water buffalo, a farm house shaped mustard pot with spoon, troth salt with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tableware

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Silver

Chinese Zodiac Ox Head
Located in New York, NY
bovine family, such as common cattle or water buffalo. The zodiacal ox may be construed as male, female
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20th Century Asian Animal Sculptures

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Metal

Chinese Zodiac Ox Head
Chinese Zodiac Ox Head
H 12 in W 15.5 in D 12 in
Early 20th Century Pair of Chinese Blanc de Chine Porcelain Sculptures
Located in New York, NY
-playing boys on water buffaloes. Good condition with age appropriate wear.
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Large Solid Silver Bowl, Cum Wo, c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
rural scene with a boy riding a water buffalo and loosing his hat to a gust of wind, the other three
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

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Silver

Maitland Smith Figurines
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Chinese blanc de chine porcelain figurines of a man and woman on a water buffalo designed
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20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Sculptures

Maitland Smith Figurines
Maitland Smith Figurines
H 7 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Sino Tibetan Bronze Figure of Yamantaka Vajrabhairav with Consort
Located in Dallas, TX
legs, six faces and six arms holding various weapons while sitting or standing on a water buffalo
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Antique Early 1900s Tibetan Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Playing Card Box
Located in valatie, NY
papier-mâché box with lacquer interior is decorated on top with a young boy tending his water buffalo in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

A Rare Pair of Dublin George III Dish covers by John Lloyd 1760
Located in New York, NY
buffalo – herdboys and water buffalo appear frequently in Chinese art. This motif represents childhood
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Soup Tureens

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ralston Crawford Precisionist 1938 Lithograph
Located in Garnerville, NY
executed in a Precisionist style. In 1910 Crawfords family moved to Buffalo, where he lived until 1926
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Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese Qing Bronze Censer and Stand, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
a storm and the opposite side with a man riding a water buffalo through a landscape. The censer has
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Qing Bronze Censer and Stand, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Qing Bronze Censer and Stand, 19th Century
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H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in
Chinese Carved and Pierced Double-Sided Gilt Lacquer Wall Panel, Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
man and a water buffalo, and a small boy. The old man most likely portrays Lao Tzu (Laozi), the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Wood

20th Century Terracotta Water Buffalo
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
20th century terracotta water buffalo with a bronzed finish with carefully sculptured skin with
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20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

A Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture Of A Child On A Water Buffalo
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A lovely decorative piece on an associated stand. Well executed early twentieth-century carving.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Watter Buffalos
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of mid 19th century Chinese turquoise glazed biscuit models of reclining water buffalos
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Water Buffalos on Conforming Rosewood Stand
Located in Pau, FR
Beautiful pair of fine Chinese porcelain water buffalos with burgundy overglaze and olive green and
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Vintage 1960s Chinese Animal Sculptures

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Porcelain, Rosewood

Vintage Buffalo Horn Happy Buddha Statue
Located in SOMIS, CA
This wonderful piece is hand carved of natural water buffalo horn. Buddha is depicted carrying a
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn

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Chinese Water Buffalo For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese water buffalo for your home. Each Chinese water buffalo for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ceramic and bronze. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage Chinese water buffalo now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese water buffalo, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese water buffalo, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chinese Water Buffalo?

The average selling price for a Chinese water buffalo at 1stDibs is $1,698, while they’re typically $411 on the low end and $31,500 for the highest priced.