Bronze tiger weight with silver inlays, Western Han dynasty, China, 2nd century BC. Artist: Unknown

Bronze tiger weight with silver inlays, Western Han dynasty, China, 2nd century BC. Artist: Unknown

1-233-745 - The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images

Bronze tiger weight with silver inlays, Western Han dynasty, China, 2nd century BC. A silver-inlaid bronze tiger lying curled up with tail tucked between the rear legs and over the back. Its head is raised with mouth open, its neck is long and coiled, the feet have prominent claws grouped together in two pairs.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

Medium
  1. Bronze
  2. Silver

Picture Type
  1. Object

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Animal Life

Society & Culture Art & Literature

History & Politics Artefacts


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2829x2223
File Size : 18,425kb


Aliases

  1. BATEA : 249a
  1. 0440000354
  1. 1-233-745
  1. 1233745
  1. 354
  1. BATEA : 249a


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