Painting of the Rotten Flute Herding Buffalo

INFORMATION ON THE PAINTING OF A BUFFALO HERDING MAN PLAYING THE FLUTE Material: Lacquer carving - Size: 50 x 60 cm Adapted from Dong Ho folk paintings The meaning of the Dong Ho painting of a buffalo herder playing the flute represents the wish for "heavenly time - favorable terrain - human harmony" to always have a bountiful harvest because Vietnam is associated with wet rice cultivation. The image of a boy sitting on the back of a buffalo, surrounded by grass and trees, the vast sky and earth is an expression of the desire to be in harmony with nature to have favorable conditions for crop growth and good crops. According to Eastern culture, buffalo is associated with the image of diligence, hard work, and perseverance. Buffalo symbolizes honesty and kindness, but the way the buffalo raises its head or bows its head also has different meanings. The buffalo raises its head to show a stable spirit, not wanting to compete with life, but still has the will to strive, relying on its own ability to achieve the set goals. The bowing of the buffalo 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.