{"product_id":"paar-chinese-hardhouten-waterbuffels-met-herdersjongens-ca-1920-1950","title":"Pair of Chinese hardwood water buffaloes with herd boys – ca. 1920–1950","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePair of Chinese water buffaloes with herd boys\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e A: H 20.2 × W 18.5 cm · B: H 19.2 × W 19.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 kg total\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved hardwood with inlaid eyes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e First half 20th century, ca. 1920–1950\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herd boy on water buffalo\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClassic Chinese motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis matching pair depicts two powerful water buffaloes with young herd boys on their backs. The buffalo and herd boy form a beloved subject within the Chinese artistic tradition, associated with rural life, simplicity, and harmony between man and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFinely carved hardwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe animals are vividly rendered with deeply curved horns, inlaid eyes, and exceptionally finely incised fur. The separately modeled herd boy figures wear traditional clothing and headgear. Both groups rest on openwork, rock-shaped wooden bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOld patina and signs of use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hardwood has a warm, dark reddish-brown patina with natural wear and minor traces of age. On the underside, old finish and, on one figure, remnants of a paper label are visible. The extensive series of photos documents both figures from all angles, including details and undersides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1stBuddha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58487576756555,"sku":"788","price":235.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/6170\/5547\/files\/paar-chinese-waterbuffels-herdersjongens-hardhout-vooraanzicht.jpg?v=1789556426","url":"https:\/\/1stbuddha.nl\/en\/products\/paar-chinese-hardhouten-waterbuffels-met-herdersjongens-ca-1920-1950","provider":"1stbuddha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}