Antique late 19th century ornate small figurine hand-carved from mottled reddish soapstone. Depicting a monkey riding the back of a kneeling water buffalo. Very detailed carving with close attention to such details as the buffalo's ribs, nostrils and eyelids; the monkey has a very impish expression on its face.
Dating to late Qing dynasty period.
130 g
3 cm tall
10 cm long
3.5 cm wide
Good antique condition. Losses to buffalo's knees at the front and part of its tail.
Antique late 19th century ornate small figurine hand-carved from mottled reddish soapstone. Depicting a monkey riding the back of a kneeling water buffalo. Very detailed carving with close attention to such details as the buffalo's ribs, nostrils and eyelids; the monkey has a very impish expression on its face.
Dating to late Qing dynasty period.
130 g
3 cm tall
10 cm long
3.5 cm wide
Good antique condition. Losses to buffalo's knees at the front and part of its tail.
