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19th Century Pair of Chinese Hardwood Buffalo & Boys with Bone Flutes

$4,433.13per set
£3,299.57per set
€3,700per set
CA$6,072.28per set
A$6,753.70per set
CHF 3,526.57per set
MX$82,185.38per set
NOK 45,039.73per set
SEK 42,239.32per set
DKK 28,166.81per set
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About the Item

19th Century pair of dark hardwood water buffalo with inset glass eyes. These finely carved and highly detailed figures have carved boy figures sitting on their backs holding bone flutes. Both sculptures sit atop separate carved hardwood stands.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dublin 8, IE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 108501stDibs: LU1103228218872

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