Rampant tiger in silhouette
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Period
1st or 2nd century -
Geography
China -
Material
Bronze -
Dimension
H x W: 19.5 x 26 cm (7 11/16 x 10 1/4 in) -
Accession Number
F1980.22 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1980.22
Object Details
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Description
Rampant tiger, presented in silhouette with details such as the eye, ear, mouth, and extended tongue indicated in a summary manner. The front forequarter and leg are differentiated by a slightly raised plane. Immediately behind this raised plane is a square aperature. All of the forms are rounded slightly; the reverse side of the plaque is flat with occasional concave areas. The entire surface is dark green in color. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Origin
China -
Credit Line
Gift of John S. Thacher -
Type
Jewelry and Ornament -
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