A Chinese carved wood model of a man climbing onto the back of a water buffalo, carved wood stand, 20cm x 17cm and overall height with stand 20cm Provenance: ‘Mr. Ko’ acquired this in Changsha in 1914 and then by direct family descent. 'Mr Ko' worked for the Chinese Postal Service from 1904-1947. 木雕牧童骑牛摆件拍品来源：中国邮政公司高级官员柯先生（生于意大利）于 1904-1947年之间在中国购得 one horn detached and re-stuck; section of carved wood rope missing; small chip to tail; front left leg detached and re-stuck; wood base has been in half and re-glued and two further cracks to base