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Plaque in the Shape of a Tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze plaque in the shape of a tiger, lying down, facing left. The plaque has a green patina with brown and red tones. It has a large eye with a circular hole in the center, a small round ear, and a curved tail with a hole at the end. The body has parallel lines running along it, with a teardrop-shaped marking on the side. The legs are folded under the body, with lines detailing the fur texture. The background is light pink. Title: Plaque in the Shape of a Tiger. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
6th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Northeast China
Dimensions
600 × 538 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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