Herdboy with water buffalo
Animal and human figures have been a popular trend in Chinese cloisonné production since the mid-eighteenth century. These lively depictions gave new dimension to this traditional art form and added a playful touch to upscale interior spaces. Here, the brown and white enamels successfully mimic a water buffalo’s skin, together with the gilded cloisons representing its hair. Gazing back, the buffalo seems to be enjoying the boy’s flute playing.
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