Beautiful translucent pink stone of farmer and child trying to motivate their ox to work with custom base inset for carving.A figural study carved from a single piece of rose quartz, depicting a recumbent ox attempting to be driven by a farmer and child, who are trying unsuccessfully to make the stubborn animal release the reins they grip. Slightly darker inclusions. Carved and fitted four-footed wooden base. Issued: 19th-20th centuryDimensions: 4.75"W x 4.5"HCountry of Origin: China Condition: Restoration throughout.