Green Fine Chinese jade carved resembling a water buffalo resting in relaxed position, while head facing left shoulder, the tail curved encircling upon the left hip. The interior is a plain smooth surface. The Jade shows dark sea-green color. The sculpture displayed moist milky appearance, with clean iridescent. Displayed upon a carved hardwood stand. 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 ox and a star god (star official), 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 water buffalo also represents a simple and idyllic lifeDimensions: 102.35mm H x 231.775mm W Stand: 40.74mm H Weight: 4309.13