Carved Dark Green Jade Recumbent Buffalo, Qing Dynasty

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Dimensions:Length 18cm (7‑1/8in), Height 8.5cm (3‑3/8in), Weight 1763gCondition & Provenance:This heavy jade buffalo figure maintains solid structural integrity with no major cracks, deep chips or restored sections. The dark green stone shows scattered natural mineral speckling across the whole surface, alongside soft, well‑developed old patina accumulated over time. High‑relief areas including horns, spine ridges and hooves bear gentle rubbing wear from long‑term handling and display, consistent with antique usage. Fine carving lines remain largely crisp, with minor faint surface scuffs and tiny nicks on protruding edges, typical age‑related wear for a substantial desktop jade carving. The underside exhibits natural stone texture plus old contact wear from resting on surfaces over generations. This piece originates from a Los‑Angeles‑based private estate collection, assembled throughout the 1990s, and it is being offered at public auction for the first time.description:This is a substantial Qing‑dynasty jade carving depicting a recumbent water buffalo, fully sculpted from a single block of dense dark green jade with natural mottled mineral inclusions. The buffalo rests in a relaxed crouched pose with legs neatly tucked beneath its body, head tilted upward in a calm, spirited expression. The carver rendered gracefully curling horns with fine incised texture to show layered horn ridges, detailed facial features, defined eyes, nostrils and mouth. Subtle linear incisions trace spinal ridges, muscle folds and hair texture across the back and limbs, bringing lifelike volume and animal vitality to the sculpture. The entire figure is smoothly polished to a soft mellow gloss, highlighting the heavy, solid feel of the dense jade material. In traditional Chinese culture, the buffalo symbolizes diligence, perseverance and prosperous fortune. This sizable jade buffalo serves as an impressive scholar‑studio table ornament, showcasing excellent Qing‑period lapidary skill and animal‑form sculpting aesthetics.

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