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Daoist Deity (unnamed) on Water Buffalo

Daoist Deity (unnamed) on Water Buffalo

1999.13.0014

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Daoist Deity (unnamed) on Water Buffalo (1999.13.0014)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication Artifacts : Art : N/A
Artist/Maker	None
Geographic Location	Asia, East : China
Period/Date	Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Late 18th - 19th century
Culture	Chinese

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Height)	26.6 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	18.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	14.6 cm
Weight	778 g
Measuring Remarks	None
Materials	Plant--Bamboo
Manufacturing Processes	Carved
Munsell Color Information	Dark Reddish Brown (2.5YR 2/4) -Head of buffalo. Dark Brown (5YR 2/4) -Head of man. Moderate Brown (5YR 3/4) -Back of buffalo.

Research Remarks

Published Description	N/A
Description	"A fine Chinese bamboo carving of a jovial Daoist immortal astride a water buffalo, late 18th/19th c., 11"H. The deity is seated sideways. Bamboo (Bambusa arundinacea) is the most diffcult wood to carve. It is hard as horn although it is hollow and segmented. It is lustrous and ranges in hue from lemon yellow to black, with warm tones in cherry red, tortoise-shell, mahogany, as well as variegated hues. Bamboo represents longevity because it flourishes throughout the winter. It is highly prized." - Bernie McManus, Appraiser, Woodbury House, Connecticut, 10/23/1999
Comparanda	N/A
Bibliography	N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data	N/A
Credit Line/Dedication	Fred A. Freund Collection
Reproduction	No
Reproduction Information	N/A

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