Bidspirit auction | JAPANESE CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE BOYS

JAPANESE CARVED WOOD SCULPTURE BOYS RIDING A BUFFALO - A large Japanese carved and stained wood figural group. Taisho era, сa. 1920s to 1930s. Depicting a recumbent water buffalo carrying two animated boys upon its back. The buffalo is naturalistically rendered with finely incised hair, sweeping horns and an expressive face, with inset eyes. The figures and animal are carved in a warm reddish-brown wood and set upon a separately carved dark wood base densely worked with flowering plants and foliage. An impressive and highly decorative example of Japanese figural carving. Keywords: Collectibles, Sculpture, Wood Carving, Oriental Decor, Asian Art, Antiques. Dimensions L: 21 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good condition, consistent with age. The surface shows light wear. No damage, or restorations observed. Please refer to the photos. Sold as is..