Ancient Chinese Water Buffalo Figure

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James Blake Wiener
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published on 01 December 2018

This figurine of a reclining water buffalo comes from northern China. It was created during the period of the Eastern Han Dynasty, c. 2nd-3rd centuries CE. (Museum Rietberg, Zürich).

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, December 01). Ancient Chinese Water Buffalo Figure. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9628/ancient-chinese-water-buffalo-figure/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Ancient Chinese Water Buffalo Figure." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 01, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9628/ancient-chinese-water-buffalo-figure/.

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