A WOODEN SCULPTURE OF LAOZI RIDING A BUFFALO
A WOODEN SCULPTURE OF LAOZI RIDING A WATER BUFFALO
China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) or earlier. The wooden sculpture of Laozi, sitting in lalitasana on a young water buffalo, holding a book in his left hand. With visible remains of the original polychrome paint work.
Condition: Extensive traces of age and wear, age cracks and material loss to exposed areas.
Provenance: Spanish private collection.
Weight: 478 g
Dimensions: Height 28 cm
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A WOODEN SCULPTURE OF LAOZI RIDING A WATER BUFFALO
China, Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912) or earlier. The wooden sculpture of Laozi, sitting in lalitasana on a young water buffalo, holding a book in his left hand. With visible remains of the original polychrome paint work.
Condition: Extensive traces of age and wear, age cracks and material loss to exposed areas.
Provenance: Spanish private collection.
Weight: 478 g
Dimensions: Height 28 cm