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Chinese Water Buffalo

Hand Carved Stone Chinese Water Buffalo Sculpture on Wood Base
Hand Carved Stone Chinese Water Buffalo Sculpture on Wood Base

Hand Carved Stone Chinese Water Buffalo Sculpture on Wood Base

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool hand carved stone Chinese water buffalo sculpture on wooden base, circa 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Chinese Buffalo Horn Calligraphy Brush
Chinese Buffalo Horn Calligraphy Brush

Chinese Buffalo Horn Calligraphy Brush

$680

H 3.5 in W 16.5 in D 8 in

Chinese Buffalo Horn Calligraphy Brush

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusual calligraphy brush is more sculpture than tool, crafted from the curving horn of a Chinese water buffalo. The horn handle is polished to a smooth, glossy black finish and...

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20th Century Chinese Minimalist Scholar's Objects

Materials

Goat Hair, Horn

Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Sculpture of Water Buffalo with Figures C1920

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"W x 5"D A finely crafted antique Chinese sculpture depicting a water buffalo accomp...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Hardwood Water Buffalos on Stands
19th Century Pair of Chinese Carved Hardwood Water Buffalos on Stands

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.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Pair of Chinese Dehua Porcelain Figures of Boys on Water Buffalos
Antique Pair of Chinese Dehua Porcelain Figures of Boys on Water Buffalos

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, republic period, 3'' see more pictures. buy from Bonhams of Los Angeles.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Pair 19th c. Chinese Export Porcelain Water Buffalo or Oxen in Coral Red Glaze
Pair 19th c. Chinese Export Porcelain Water Buffalo or Oxen in Coral Red Glaze

Pair 19th c. Chinese Export Porcelain Water Buffalo or Oxen in Coral Red Glaze

Located in Litchfield, CT

Pair antique 19th century Chinese export porcelain water buffalo in coral red glaze.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Small Chinese Carved Lapis-Lazuli Figure of a Water Buffalo
Small Chinese Carved Lapis-Lazuli Figure of a Water Buffalo

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 muscular buffalo sturdily standing on four cloven feet, the raised head turned to the righ...

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20th Century Antiquities

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Fantastic 19th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Model of a Water Buffalo or Ox
Fantastic 19th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Model of a Water Buffalo or Ox

Fantastic 19th Century Chinese Blanc De Chine Model of a Water Buffalo or Ox

Located in New York, NY

Water buffalo were created in China for centuries, with terracotta pieces found in Han dynasty tombs.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Farmer with Water Buffalo, Agricultural Scene – Ferrario Print of 1815
Chinese Farmer with Water Buffalo, Agricultural Scene – Ferrario Print of 1815

Chinese Farmer with Water Buffalo, Agricultural Scene – Ferrario Print of 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

Engraved by Luigi Giarre and published in Italy in 1815, the composition depicts a Chinese agricultural scene featuring a farmer guiding a water buffalo through shallow water, illust...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Wicker Water Buffalo Figurine by Shanghai Handicrafts
Wicker Water Buffalo Figurine by Shanghai Handicrafts

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 honey-brown wicker which was then lacquered, with carved wood feet and horns and clear...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wicker, Wood, Rattan

Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures
Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures

Large handcarved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and figures

Located in Gorssel, GE

Large hand carved Asian wooden sculpture of a water buffalo with calf and four figures on top.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Chinese Stone Water Buffalo
Chinese Stone Water Buffalo

Chinese Stone Water Buffalo

Unavailable

H 5.1 in W 9.3 in D 4.3 in

Chinese Stone Water Buffalo

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

A late 19th century Chinese carved stone figure of a water buffalo.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

20th Century Chinese Jade Water Buffalo on Wooden Stand
20th Century Chinese Jade Water Buffalo on Wooden Stand

20th Century Chinese Jade Water Buffalo on Wooden Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th century Chinese jade water buffalo on wooden stand.

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Water Buffalo on Stands, circa 1880
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Hardwood Water Buffalo on Stands, circa 1880

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 back.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

Water Buffalo Lamp with Custom Fortuny Shade
Water Buffalo Lamp with Custom Fortuny Shade

Water Buffalo Lamp with Custom Fortuny Shade

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H 34 in W 16 in D 8 in

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 small children atop.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bronze Repousse Lamp Water Buffalo with Riders, 19th Century
Bronze Repousse Lamp Water Buffalo with Riders, 19th Century

Bronze Repousse Lamp Water Buffalo with Riders, 19th Century

Unavailable

H 27.88 in W 10.25 in D 9.38 in

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 is outstanding! The intricate design is highlighted with flowers and vines twining...

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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th Century Sculpture
Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th Century Sculpture

Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th Century Sculpture

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H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in

Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th Century Sculpture

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Minor old repair to bottom of one leg Late 19th century, Chinese sculpture Carved rootwood water buffalo with figure atop.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Other

Chinese Blanc De Chine Model of a Water Buffalo
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

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 century.

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Large Chinese Mounted Pottery Water Buffalo, 20th Century
Vintage Large Chinese Mounted Pottery Water Buffalo, 20th Century

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.

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Late 19thC Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of a Water Buffalo
Late 19thC Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of a Water Buffalo

Late 19thC Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of a Water Buffalo

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late 19thC Chinese Carved Hardwood Figure of a Water Buffalo - with a figure seated on its back, on carved hardwood base - 11" w x 4.5"d x 8.5"h

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Teak

White and Fei Jade Water Buffalo
White and Fei Jade Water Buffalo

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 fei or red jade that has been beautifully incorporated into the form. White jade was...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures

Water Buffalo Mask Natural Wood Sculpture
Water Buffalo Mask Natural Wood Sculpture

Water Buffalo Mask Natural Wood Sculpture

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H 22.5 in W 34 in D 12 in

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 sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

Category

2010s Chinese Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Wood

White Jade Carving of Recumbent Water Buffalo
White Jade Carving of Recumbent Water Buffalo

White Jade Carving of Recumbent Water Buffalo

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H 1.25 in W 1.75 in D 3.5 in

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 beneath its body, head is raised in an attentive gaze, and its tail is curved over the h...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Handing Scroll - Fine Brush Painting Of A Resting Water Buffalo
Handing Scroll - Fine Brush Painting Of A Resting Water Buffalo

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 expressive brush strokes, artistic composition, silk and brocade mounting. Visit our ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Ink, Paper

Very Fine Japanese Carving of a 'Water Buffalo and Boy' Group
Very Fine Japanese Carving of a 'Water Buffalo and Boy' Group

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 his back.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Japonisme More Asian Art, Objects and ...

Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Shaped Dish with Buffalo and Deer
Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Shaped Dish with Buffalo and Deer

Chinese Export Blue & White Porcelain Shaped Dish with Buffalo and Deer

Located in Downingtown, PA

Here's a more detailed look at the symbolism: Agriculture and Rural Life: The water buffalo is deeply ingrained in Chinese agricultural traditions, as it was and continues to be a ...

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Antique 1770s Chinese Chinese Export Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th C. Sculpture
Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th C. Sculpture

Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th C. Sculpture

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H 7.88 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in

Chinese Carved Rootwood 19th C. Sculpture

Located in Worcester, GB

Minor old repair to bottom of one leg Chinese carved rootwood 19th c. Sculpture Late 19th century Chinese sculpture Carved rootwood water buffalo with figure atop.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Etched Dragon Buffalo Horns, China, 1950's
Chinese Etched Dragon Buffalo Horns, China, 1950's

Chinese Etched Dragon Buffalo Horns, China, 1950's

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H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in

Chinese Etched Dragon Buffalo Horns, China, 1950's

Located in Glasgow, GB

A pair of decorative Chinese water buffalo horns, hand-crafted in China around the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bone

20th Century Terracotta Water Buffalo
20th Century Terracotta Water Buffalo

20th Century Terracotta Water Buffalo

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H 6 in W 13 in D 6 in

20th Century Terracotta Water Buffalo

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

20th century terracotta water buffalo with a bronzed finish with carefully sculptured skin with seal mark to the underside.

Category

20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

A Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture Of A Child On A Water Buffalo
A Chinese Carved Soapstone Sculpture Of A Child On A Water Buffalo

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Water Buffalos on Conforming Rosewood Stand
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Water Buffalos on Conforming Rosewood Stand

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 blue markings, mounted on conforming rosewood stands.

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood

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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.