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Crouching Water BuffaloSix Dynasties period, 317-581

Not on view

Small carved jade sculpture of a recumbent animal with a polished celadon white surface marked by russet brown veining, with incised facial details and tucked legs

Artist or Maker: Unknown
Title: Crouching Water Buffalo
Place Made: China
Date Made: Six Dynasties period, 317-581
Medium: Abraded jade
Dimensions: 1 x 1 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. (2.54 x 3.49 x 6.67 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of the Marcia Israel Collection
Accession Number: M.81.266.2
Classification: Sculpture
Collecting Area: Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography: Phil Freshman. Los Angeles County Museum of Art Report, July 1, 1981-June 30, 1983. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1984.