Water buffalo with boy 1745 - 1755

This Whieldon type ceramic figurine, dating from 1745–1755, depicts a water buffalo with a small boy perched on its back. The figure is made of salt-glazed stoneware, a type of pottery known for its rough, textured surface and its ability to hold a glaze. The Whieldon type is a reference to the English potter Thomas Whieldon, who was known for his innovative use of glazes and the production of whimsical, decorative figures. The figure is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.