A rare Ming iron scroll weight of a boy seated on a recumbent buffalo. Length: 5 1/8 in.16th cent.Iron figures and desk objects are rare in Chinese metalwork because the material is difficult to work and does not yield detailed casting of the same quality as bronze. The problems are well illustrated by the casting flaws on this piece. However as a sculpture it is very appealing and has more charm than many bronzes I ha ...click for details
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