

Finial in the Shape of a Tiger
Finial in the Shape of a Tiger by Unknown, a bronze sculpture of a tiger standing on a cylindrical base with its legs bent. The tiger's body and head are curved as if it is about to pounce. The surface of the sculpture is decorated with intricate swirling patterns. The bronze has a green patina with areas of reddish-brown showing through. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 6th–5th century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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