Calcite, woodChinaDimensions: Height 15 cm by 9 cm by 6cmWeight: 250 gram per itemFive figures of almost identically shaped recumbent water buffalos. They are hand-carved from black, violet, green, orange and light brown calcite. The buffalos are lying on their stomachs with three legs bent underneath and the right foreleg positioned in front of the chest. The heads are turned to the left. The animal figures are resting on fitted wood stands. In Chinese art buffalos have always been part of the Chinese cultural canon.Purchased: 5th October 1992 from Nemco International Jewelers, NY , USAAUCTION DATE:Saturday 23rd April 202211:00 - 13:00Preview:15. April - 17. April 2022 from 09:00 - 17:00AUCTION LOCATIONThe SpaceVorm Eichholz 2f42119 WuppertalGermanyEXHIBITED ONLY:Family Collection HofDelsbergerallee 654053 BaselSwitzerlandSPECIAL NOTESAll Lots are in Basel , and will be ped from there.All items must be paid to Hardt Auctions GmbHThe ment has to be arranged by the buyer.Hardt Auctions can not be held resposible for Export documents or local laws forCH-4132 Muttenz+41 61 467 95 00E-Mail:Kraft E.L.S. AGFlorenz-Strasse 5CH-4142 Münchenstein+41 61 337 92 30E-Mail: info@kraft-els.chFILE ACCESSFor Pictures ,Movies and Provenances please visit:Liveauctioneers51bidlivedrouot-digitalepailivethe-saleroomlot-tissimo