Intaglio, NO RESERVE PRICE - Finely engraved large horn of a water buffalo with custom stand - Dragon Phoenix - 38 cm - Corno di Bubalus Bubalis - 2024

A beautifully carved horn of a water buffalo. Very impressive eye-catcher​.

A master craftsman has intricately carved a traditional Dragon Phoenix pattern into this large Buffalo Horn. As you can see, the carving is of extremely high quality and has an immense amount of detail. It could be seen as a type of scrimshaw; the name given to engravings and carvings done in bone or ivory.

The dragon and phoenix are the perfect couples in Feng Shui. Dragon is "yang" while phoenix is "yin", and they complement each other in creating yin-yang balance to harvest successful matrimonial bliss. This celestial couple is the symbol of everlasting love and they being together is the ultimate symbol of marital happiness. It symbolizes that the man and spouse will stay together through thick and thin, and that love and passion will last till the end. They ensure that a newlywed couple will be blessed with both patriarch and matriarch luck, outstanding achievement in life, and great fortune and prosperity with many filial offsprings.

Approximate Dimensions - including stand
Height: 38 cm
Width: 48 cm

> THE WEIGHT MENTIONED IS INCLUDING PACKING MATERIAL.

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