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Herdboy with water buffalo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and gold statue of a herd boy sitting on a water buffalo. The water buffalo is standing, facing right. It has a large body, short legs, and a short tail with a gold end. Its body is predominantly black with gold patches. Two gold circles are on its side and one on its face. The horns, eyes, and hooves are gold. The herd boy is sitting cross-legged on a blue and gold platform on top of the water buffalo. He is holding a flute to his mouth. He has a gold topknot and is wearing a long-sleeved robe. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Cloisonné enamel, gilt copper alloy
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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