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Tiger with Head Turned

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a small sculpture of a tiger titled "Tiger with Head Turned". The sculpture shows a tiger crouched down on all fours. The tiger's head is turned to the left, and it is looking forward with its mouth open, showing its teeth. The sculpture is made of a shiny material, likely metal, and has a striped pattern. The stripes are darker on top and lighter on the bottom. The background of the image is gray, with a slight shadow underneath the sculpture. The sculpture's body position and detail indicates it is a representation of a tiger.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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