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Mat Weight in the form of a Bear and Tiger in Combat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts two animals entwined in combat. A bear is on its back with its head tilted back. The bear appears to have a large head with a short snout and small eyes. Its front paws are raised. A tiger is on top of the bear, its body wrapped around the bear's. The tiger's head is facing the bear's head. The sculpture is made of dark material, possibly metal, with visible texture and imperfections. It has a rough, uneven surface with some shiny spots. The sculpture sits on a light-colored surface, possibly fabric or paper, against a plain background. The title of the sculpture is "Mat Weight in the form of a Bear and Tiger in Combat".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2nd–1st century BCE
Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 364 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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