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Figure of a Tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of a tiger by Unknown. The figure is made of clay and is a light brown color. It depicts a tiger with its head on the left side and tail on the right. The tiger's body is in a walking position with its left front leg and right back leg visible. The head is carved with lines around the mouth and eyes. The body has many horizontal lines carved into it to represent fur. A small piece of white material is stuck to the back of the tiger. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Medium:
Unglazed pottery
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 426 px
Museum record:
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