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Zodiac figure of a tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a tiger, standing on a small, dark wooden base. The tiger has a light-colored body with a large head, small ears, and an open mouth showing teeth. It wears a dark-colored top with short sleeves and a bow at the waist, and teal pants. The top has teal trim. The right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand near the shoulder. The left arm hangs down by the side. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Medium
Porcelain, in the biscuit and with turquoise and aubergine glazes
Culture
China
Dimensions
464 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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