Bidspirit auction | Buffalo chariot, Wei dynasty, 4th

Buffalo chariot, Wei dynasty, 4th - 6th century - Terracotta with traces of polychromy. Dimensions of the piece on its base: 50 x 22 x 14 cm. The composition consists of a standing buffalo next to a chariot with a large radial wheel and a raised, open box. The animal has curved horns and a robust body with traces of reddish and beige pigmentation. The chariot's structure retains simple geometric shapes and eroded surfaces with general wear.