19th century Chinese Qing dynasty soapstone figurine of monkey riding a water buffalo

Antique late 19th century ornate small figurine hand-carved from mottled reddish soapstone. Depicting a monkey riding the back of a kneeling water buffalo. Very detailed carving with close attention to such details as the buffalo's ribs, nostrils and eyelids; the monkey has a very impish expression on its face.

Dating to late Qing dynasty period.

130 g

3 cm tall
10 cm long
3.5 cm wide

Good antique condition. Losses to buffalo's knees at the front and part of its tail.