
INFORMATION ON THE PAINTING OF
A BUFFALO HEDGE AND FLYING A KITE Material: Lacquer carving - Size: 50 x 60 cm Adapted from Dong Ho folk painting The painting "Herding buffalo and flying a kite" is an image of a boy lying on his back on a buffalo flying a kite. The buffalo in the painting has its front leg lifted up as if it wants to fly up with the kite. The painting of a buffalo herding and flying a kite with the words: Nhat Tuong Phuc Loc Dien (The best harvest for the people), the buffalo is walking slowly, its head turned to one side looking straight ahead, its eyes bright, its horns raised like a crescent moon, the boy spreads a mat on the buffalo's back with a few chrysanthemum branches in it, his bare body wearing a loincloth lying on his back looking at the sky, his right hand tightly holding the string of the kite filled with wind, flying high above his head, reminding the viewer of a parasol, its belly (in Sino-Vietnamese it means "blessing") is full and round, expressing the farmer's wish for a peaceful life, full of blessings. The buffalo raising its head represents a stable spirit, not wanting to compete with life, but still having the will to strive, relying on its own ability to achieve the set goal. The buffalo bowing its head has a more humble meaning, showing harmony, patience, and a bit of humility. The buffalo bows its head to invite good fortune, increase nobility, expand relationships, and create good fortune for itself. The feng shui buffalo is also considered an indispensable treasure for those working in banking, investment, real estate, and finance.
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