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Pole Base in the Form of a Tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Stone sculpture of a tiger curled up. The sculpture is made of a dull brown stone. The tiger's head is on the left side, facing forward. Its eyes and mouth are carved into the stone. The body of the tiger is curled up with the legs tucked underneath. The stone has a rough texture and appears to be weathered. The background is a gradient of gray, with the sculpture casting a shadow on the right side.

Artwork details

Medium:
Steatite
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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