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A 3D jade sculpture of a buffalo head that faces the left. The head has carved lines to show horns, ears, eyes, and the snout. The sculpture is pale green in color with spots of dark brown and orange.

Large Jade Buffalo Head in the Round

Chinese

Mottled gray-green stone with brown markings and black streaks, with scattered earthy concretions

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Ritual Implements