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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 and facing right. The tiger's body is decorated with parallel lines. The head, legs, and tail are visible. The head features two circular eye sockets. A small hole is present on the top of the head. The surface exhibits a mix of brown and green patina. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
6th century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Northeast China
Dimensions:
600 × 560 px
Museum record:
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