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Model of Tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Model of Tiger by unknown artist shows a collection of 20 small ceramic or porcelain figurines and two buildings. The figurines are arranged in three rows on a flat surface. The two buildings are on either side of the back row. The left building is a small house with a slanted roof and an open front. The right building is a small house with a slanted roof and three open sections. The back row has 10 humanoid figures. They are wearing traditional clothing and headpieces. The middle row has two humanoid figures and four animal figures. The humanoid figures are on the left and right. The animal figures are a bird with outstretched wings, a recumbent animal, a dog-like creature lying down and a frog-like creature. The front row has one humanoid figure on the right and two animal figures. The animal figures are a turtle-like creature and a creature crouching down.

Artwork Details

Medium
Stoneware
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 486 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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