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Water Buffalo

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze sculpture of a water buffalo, titled "Water Buffalo", by unknown artist. The sculpture is a greenish-brown color with darker spots and patches throughout, indicating a patina. The sculpture is in the shape of a buffalo with its head facing left and slightly lowered. Its mouth is slightly open. The sculpture has a large body with a prominent hump on its back. The legs are thick and sturdy, with the front left leg positioned slightly ahead of the other legs. A small opening is on the top of the back. The background is gray with a shadow beneath and behind the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 439 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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