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Arhat with a tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown statue of an Arhat with a tiger. The Arhat is bald, wearing a robe. The Arhat's right knee is on the ground and the left knee is bent. The Arhat's right hand touches the tiger's head and the left hand holds an object. The tiger's head is on the ground, facing forward, and its body is under the Arhat. The background is dark gray at the top and light grey at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Bamboo
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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