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Lot # 104 - Chinese Soapstone Sculpture of Child on Water Buffalo
| Opening Bid : | $ 5.00 |
| Pickup Instructions: | Pick-up will be 10:00AM-4:00PM on FRIDAY 3 October 2025 and SUNDAY, 5 October 2025 |
| Start Date/Time: | 24-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM |
| End Date/Time: | 01-Oct-2025 7:45:00 PM |
| Current bid: |
$17.00 |
| Highest bidder: | Golden |
Auction has ended |
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Description :
Chinese Soapstone Sculpture of Child on Water Buffalo A vintage hand-carved Chinese soapstone sculpture featuring a child seated atop a reclining water buffalo. Expertly carved from a single block of mottled brown soapstone, the piece showcases natural veining and a soft polish. The buffalo is depicted in a resting posture, with finely rendered horns, expressive facial features, and a gentle demeanor. The child sits peacefully on its back, carved in a simple, traditional style that evokes rural innocence and harmony. Carved from a single block of natural soapstone Depicts a traditional child-and-buffalo motif, symbolic in Chinese folk art Crafted from mottled brown stone with natural veining and a smooth polished surface Finely detailed buffalo horns, facial expression, and child figure Represents themes of simplicity, harmony with nature, and spiritual enlightenment in Daoist tradition Soapstone In Chinese culture, the water buffalo symbolizes strength, perseverance, and the agrarian way of life. Artistic depictions of children riding buffaloes are common in folk art, representing simplicity, innocence, and a deep connection to nature. In Daoist and Buddhist traditions, this motif resonates with the “Oxherding” parables—allegories of spiritual awakening and the journey toward inner peace.Features:
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Dimensions : 6.5 in L x 4.5 in W x 4.5 in H
Auction History
Highest bidder is Golden
| Date | Bid | User |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Oct-2025 7:40:57 PM | $17.00 | Golden |
| 01-Oct-2025 7:40:23 PM | $16.00 | KimmieLou |
| 01-Oct-2025 7:39:59 PM | $10.00 | Golden |
| 01-Oct-2025 1:06:46 PM | $5.00 | KimmieLou |
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