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Tiger

Raku

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a sculpture of a tiger. The tiger has a light brown and dark brown coloration. The sculpture is sitting down, facing to the right. It has its head tilted up and its tail curled around its back. The tiger's body is covered in carved stripes. The eyes and nose are small and circular. The sculpture appears to be made of carved ivory or bone. The background is a plain gray color. The image title is "Tiger by Raku".

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 399 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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