Bidspirit auction | CHINESE BRONZE SEATED BULL

CHINESE BRONZE SEATED BULL - Ming Dynasty, Ca. AD 1368 - 1644, or earlier. > A cast bronze figure of a recumbent bull, depicted in a relaxed posture with legs tucked neatly beneath the body. The head is slightly raised and turned, the mouth gently parted, lending the animal a sense of quiet vitality. The horns curve upward with naturalistic simplicity, while the ears are small and attentively positioned. Subtle texturing across the hide suggests the artist’s attention to naturalistic detail, particularly in the treatment of the shoulders, haunches, and facial features. In Chinese culture, the bull (or ox) is a potent symbol of strength, perseverance, and agrarian prosperity. It is also closely associated with themes of peace and harmony, especially in literati culture, where images of oxen evoke pastoral life. > Provenance: Private UK Collection. > > Size: 50mm x 95mm; Weight: 200g > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >