Herdboy with Water Buffalo 18th century China A herdboy with a water buffalo (considered the same category of animal as an ox in China), often shown taking a respite after a busy plowing season, symbolized an ideal life of peace and prosperity in agrarian China. In this jade example, the ear of rice in the boy’s hand alludes to a wish for a bountiful harvest. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #952. Boy with Water Buffalo Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to ma
Herdboy with Water Buffalo 18th century China A herdboy with a water buffalo (considered the same category of animal as an ox in China), often shown taking a respite after a busy plowing season, symbolized an ideal life of peace and prosperity in agrarian China. In this jade example, the ear of rice in the boy’s hand alludes to a wish for a bountiful harvest. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #952. Boy with Water Buffalo Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as Herdboy with Water Buffalo. China. 18th century. Jade (nephrite). Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Jade
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