Ming Dynasty or earlierThe first finely carved recumbent with hooved legs bent beside the large hollowed body to form a water coup, the horned head slightly raised with a rope tied through the nose, the stone of pale green tone with cloudy inclusions and striations, wood stand, 12cm (4 3/4in) long; the second buffalo carved recumbent with head turned the left and finely incised almond-shaped eyes, the stone of creamy pale green tone with russet patches and inclusions, 7.5cm (3in) long (3).