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Unknown
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

Unknown, Crouching Water Buffalo, Six Dynasties period, 317-581, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of the Marcia Israel Collection, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

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.