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Tiger: emblem of the West

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a small stone sculpture of a tiger. The tiger is lying down facing left with its head resting on its front paws. The sculpture is made from a light-colored stone. The tiger's body is adorned with darker swirling patterns that resemble fur. The background is a plain light-colored surface with a slightly textured appearance. The title of the image is "Tiger: emblem of the West" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th to early 20th century
Medium:
Jade
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 411 px
Museum record:
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