Early Chinese Metalwork in Gold and Silver; Works of Art of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
15 March - 26 March, 2011
.
Jade Water Buffalo
Late Ming - early Qing dynasty, 17th century
Carved from a single massive block of greyish-green jade, this magnificent animal has passed through several distinguished English collections. It may once have furnished a Chinese Imperial palace.
Length: 31.5cm; Weight: 10.5kg