Vintage Hand Carved Rosewood Water Buffalo – Looking Back w/ Carved Base 3.8"

Description

View Vintage Hand Carved Rosewood Water Buffalo – Looking Back w/ Carved Base 3.8" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Rich, reddish-brown rosewood construction with deep grain texture. Small woven conical hat detail carved in relief. Finely carved facial features with open mouth and inlaid/painted eyes. Custom Base: Displayed on a custom-carved, irregular-shaped black wooden base (landscape/rock style) rather than a simple block. Item specifics: Culture:  Asian Style / Folk Art Type:  Hand-carved miniature animal figurine (Water Buffalo / Ox) Style:  Naturalistic, reclining, head turned looking backward Material:  Reddish Rosewood figure with sculpted black wood display stand Dimensions:  3.8 × 1.5 × 1.5 in (9.7 × 3.8 × 3.8 cm) – Condition:  Excellent vintage condition – rich wood tone, intricate details intact, minimal wear, includes original fitted carved base. Description A beautifully expressive vintage hand-carved rosewood water buffalo figurine, featuring a dynamic and engaging pose. Unlike the standard reclining figures, this piece captures the buffalo in a moment of movement, with its head turned sharply back over its shoulder. The craftsmanship is detailed, showcasing fine incised lines for the animal's coarse hair, a distinct open-mouthed expression showing teeth/tongue, and the classic conical hat resting on its back. Key features: Rich, reddish-brown rosewood construction with deep grain texture Distinct Pose:  Reclining with head turned backward, creating a sense of interaction Custom Base:  Displayed on a custom-carved, irregular-shaped black wooden base (landscape/rock style) rather than a simple block Finely carved facial features with open mouth and inlaid/painted eyes Small woven conical hat detail carved in relief The piece is in excellent vintage condition with a warm, glossy patina. The intricate carving on the base complements the complex pose of the buffalo, making it a standout piece for a collection. A wonderful decorative miniature, perfect for a desk or shelf display. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Figurines & Statues.

Primary Material

Wood

Features

Handcarved

Region of Origin

China