

Water Buffalo
The sculpture "Water Buffalo" by Isamu Noguchi is a dark gray, smooth, and shiny stone carving. The sculpture depicts a reclining water buffalo with its head resting on its front legs. The buffalo's body is curled up, with its rear legs tucked underneath. It has a distinctive pair of curved horns on its head. The sculpture's surface features small spots and patches of lighter gray and green. The background of the image is a plain gray color.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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