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Tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored metal object in the shape of a tiger. The tiger's body is elongated. Its tail curls up and has a circular hole at the end. The tiger's head is on the right and its body on the left. It has a wide mouth with teeth visible inside. Its legs are visible underneath. The object is on a grey background.

Artwork Details

Date
13th–11th century BCE
Medium
Bone
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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