Chinese Nephrite jade carved resembling a water buffalo resting in relaxed position head facing right shoulder. While the calf laid head in the behind left shoulder. The Jade shows grayish-pale-celadon color. The sculpture displayed moist milky appearance, with clean iridescent. In Chinese symbols, the cow is one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac. A Charm with the inscription in Daoist magic writing, displaying an cow and a young cow may be seen at Daoist (Taoist) Charms. Because of their importance to agriculture, the cow (niu) symbolizes springtime, harvest and fertility. To city dwellers and government officials, the cow also represents a simple and idyllic life. The jade sculpture is graciously displayed on a carved hardwood stand. Dimensions: 47.94mm H x 120mm W Weight: 491.1g Stand: 26.86mm H