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Zodiac figure of a tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic figure of a standing person with a serene expression, eyes closed, wearing a crown and a robe. The figure is holding a small tiger. The crown has a geometric pattern in orange and black. The robe has orange and brown accents. The figure has a smooth, glossy finish with some brown discoloration on the surface. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Medium
Glazed stoneware
Culture
China
Dimensions
421 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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