TWO MING DYNASTY STYLE JADE WATER BUFFALO, PROBABLY QING DYNASTY, the mottled celadon green nephrite jade, carved with naturalism, is a recumbent ox with swept back horns, a spiraling auspicious urna centers large almond-form eyes over flared nostrils, the seated bovine with wrinkles on his back and ridged back bone rests on folded legs with hairy cloven hooves and the tail curled to the left flank, raised on custom wood stands. Height: 12 1/2" Width: 25" Depth: 12" Appraisal, Lowell Collins, Senior Member American Society of Appraisers, Houston, Texas, January 25, 1982. Appraisal, Claude Sonsino, President, Claude Furniture Imports, Inc., Houston, Texas, April 11, 1981.

Some apparent wear, dust, surface scratches and surface build up throughout. One example is likely older than the other and has a finer quality of carving. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."