Water Buffalo Collection

Buffalos Driven to the Edge of the Chasm opposite Garden Island, Victoria Falls
CH38576 Buffalos Driven to the Edge of the Chasm opposite Garden Island, Victoria Falls by Baines, Thomas (1820-75); Private Collection; Photo (c) Christies Images; English, out of copyright

Water buffalo standoff on safari, Mizumi Safari Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Plowing rice paddies with water buffalo
Using water buffalo to plow rice paddies in China. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Leisure Hours, 1905. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Leisure Hours, 1905. From India, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Flora A. Steel. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1905]

Statue of a golden water buffalo in the waters of West Lake, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

Captive Water (Swamp) Buffalo Rural Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-3198 Water / Swamp Buffalo - captive Rural Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia. Bubalis bubalis The Water / Swamp buffalo became a serious environmental problem in the Northern Territory when

Illustration of map highlighting Indus Valley region and ancient tablet showing water buffalo

Asiatic Wild Water Buffalo (Bubalus arnee), Royal Manas National Park, Bhutan

Asiatic wild buffalo (Bubalus arnee) portrait of female. Kaziranga National Park, India

Burmese boy sits on the back of a water buffalo, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar

A water buffalo is seen before the start of Chonburis annual buffalo race festival, around 75 km (47 miles) southeast of Bangkok, October 11, 2011

South East Asia, Thailand, Asian water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) wallowing in mud

Burmese boy rides a water buffalo, Inle Lake, Shan State, Myanmar

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Emel Tunaboylu

Mustard plant with cochineal beetles, jackfruit tree, water buffalo and orangutan
FLO4623556 Mustard plant with cochineal beetles, jackfruit tree, water buffalo and orangutan. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

View Near Cape Comorin, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View Near Cape Comorin, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Pendant (pei) in the form of the head of water buffalo, c. 13th-11th century BC (jade)
5951982 Pendant (pei) in the form of the head of water buffalo, c.13th-11th century BC (jade) by Chinese School (13th-11th century BC); 3.4x3x1.3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Pendant in the form of a water buffalo, c. 1100-c. 1000 BC (jade)
5951087 Pendant in the form of a water buffalo, c.1100-c.1000 BC (jade) by Chinese School, Anyang period (c.1300-c.1050 BCE); 2.7x5x1 cm; (add.info.: H x W x D)

Pendant in the form of a water buffalo, reworked, c. 1300-c. 1050 BC (jade)
5951061 Pendant in the form of a water buffalo, reworked, c.1300-c.1050 BC (jade) by Chinese School, Anyang period (c.1300-c.1050 BCE); 2.5x3.8x0.6 cm; (add.info.: H x W x D)

Shono, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)
Shono, from the series " Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi)", Japan, c. 1806

Inro Decorated with the Animals of the Zodiac, Japan, 19th century. Creator: Koma Kyuhaku
Inro Decorated with the Animals of the Zodiac, Japan, 19th century

The actors Arashi Sanpachi I and Ichikawa Omezo I, n. d. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
The actors Arashi Sanpachi I and Ichikawa Omezo I, n.d

Krishna Yamari, Dali kingdom (937-1253), c. 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Yamari, Dali kingdom (937-1253), c. 12th century. Many-headed deity with six arms and legs, seated on a buffalo. Yunnan province

Herd of domestic Water buffalo (Bubalus arnee) in dust at dusk, Lake Kerkini area, Greece, July

Ritual grain server with lid (gui) and water buffalos, Western Zhou dynasty, late 11th-early 10th century BCE

Reclining water buffalo, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE. Creator: Unknown
Reclining water buffalo, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Herdboy on a water-buffalo in a rainstorm, Edo period, late 18th century

Sheet 10 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 10 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Laozi, ancient Chinese Philosopher, on a water buffalo (engraving)
3647832 Laozi, ancient Chinese Philosopher, on a water buffalo (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laozi (c604-531 BC), ancient Chinese Philosopher

Water Buffalo (coloured engraving)
1000509 Water Buffalo (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Jacques de Seve Engraver)

Boy on ox, pyramids at Giza in the background, Egypt
Vintage 19th century photograph: boy riding on ox with the pyramids at Giza in the background, Egypt

Buffaloes chasing boys into the sea on the island of Pulo Condore (Con Son, Vietnam)
6337368 Buffaloes chasing boys into the sea on the island of Pulo Condore (Con Son, Vietnam) by English School, (19th century); (add.info)

Water Buffalo and Herd Boy, 1600-1700 (jade)
5951888 Water Buffalo and Herd Boy, 1600-1700 (jade) by Chinese School (17th century); 7.4x10.7x3 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory)
5924021 Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory) by Zancon, Gaetano (1771-1816); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa)

Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory)
5924023 Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory) by Pille, Henri (1844-1897); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa)

Laozi, ancient Chinese philosopher (engraving)
3647857 Laozi, ancient Chinese philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laozi, ancient Chinese philosopher (c604-531 BC)

Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory)
5924025 Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory) by Limousin, Leonard (c.1505-c.1575); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa)

Herding Water Buffalo, 1862 (oil on canvas)
823395 Herding Water Buffalo, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Bosch, Edouard van den (1828-78); 81.3x102.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Herding Water Buffalo. Edouard van den Bosch (1828-1878)

Water-Buffalo at Work in the Paddy-Fields (colour litho)
3624249 Water-Buffalo at Work in the Paddy-Fields (colour litho) by Liddell, Thomas Hodgson (1860-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water-Buffalo at Work in the Paddy-Fields)

The Briton Abroad, a Paper-Chase in Albania (engraving)
1045124 The Briton Abroad, a Paper-Chase in Albania (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Briton Abroad, a Paper-Chase in Albania)

Pendant in the form of a bovine head, reworked, c. 1100-1000 BC (jade)
5951979 Pendant in the form of a bovine head, reworked, c.1100-1000 BC (jade) by Chinese School (11th-10th century BC); 2.4x1.9x0.6 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Pendant in the form of a water buffalo, c. 1100-1000 BC (jade)
5951127 Pendant in the form of a water buffalo, c.1100-1000 BC (jade) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (c.1600-1050 BC); 2.7x4.4x1 cm; (add.info.: H x W x D)

Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory)
5924022 Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory) by Bardel, Louis Thomas (1804-p.1841) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa)

Luxor Seen from a Nile Boat, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
498351 Luxor Seen from a Nile Boat, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by Beato, Antonio (1832-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Luxor, Egypt.); Italian, out of copyright

Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory)
5924024 Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa (ivory) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Black bishop, chess piece, India, 1820 circa)

Chinese Apparatus for Hulling and Coarse Grinding Rice, 1855 (colour litho)
1272381 Chinese Apparatus for Hulling and Coarse Grinding Rice, 1855 (colour litho) by Meffert, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Ackerman, James, NY|Meffert, J.B)

Black bishop piece from a chess set, made in Berhampur, India, c. 1820 (ivory)
3037369 Black bishop piece from a chess set, made in Berhampur, India, c.1820 (ivory) by Indian School, (19th century); National Army Museum

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In the vast plains of Mizumi Safari Park, Tanzania, a captivating scene unfolds as two water buffalos engage in a fierce standoff. Their powerful frames and imposing horns create an atmosphere of tension and dominance, showcasing the raw beauty of these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Meanwhile, in rice paddies across East Africa, water buffalos diligently plow through the muddy terrain with unwavering determination. These gentle giants play an essential role in agriculture, assisting farmers in cultivating their crops and ensuring bountiful harvests year after year. Venturing to Victoria Falls, one can witness a breathtaking sight: buffalos driven to the edge of a chasm opposite Garden Island. The sheer force and resilience displayed by these animals against nature's mighty forces is awe-inspiring. Traveling back in time to 1905 through Mortimer Luddington Menpes' artwork titled "Leisure Hours, " we are transported to an era where water buffalos were revered for their significance in daily life. This masterpiece captures the harmony between humans and animals as they coexist peacefully amidst serene surroundings. Across continents lies Hangzhou's West Lake adorned with a golden statue of a water buffalo gracefully standing amidst its waters. Symbolizing prosperity and good fortune, this sculpture pays homage to the cultural significance attached to these magnificent creatures throughout history. However, not all encounters with they are idyllic. In rural Katherine, Northern Territory Australia, captive swamp buffalos became an environmental challenge when imported animals turned feral. This serves as a reminder that even seemingly harmless introductions can have unintended consequences on delicate ecosystems. Delving into ancient times reveals fascinating artifacts highlighting the importance of water buffalos within civilizations like Indus Valley region. An ancient tablet showcases intricate details depicting these noble beasts alongside human figures—an enduring testament to their integral role throughout history.