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Tigers, one of a pair

The decor of these head-turning beasts includes bands of scales- which may represent a Huai corruption of an early dragon motif- granulation on the snout, around the eyes, and in the spiral of a raised comma pattern on the shoulders and haunches. Just above the tufts of the front legs are three striated lead-forms that appear to be feathers. Patina green and greyed-green.

Date
Late 6th or early 5th century BCE
In our collection
since October the 17th, 2010 up to now
Dimensions
Location
Not on View
Medium
Bronze
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Composition
iron6%
atium14%
copper19%
oxygen41%
cadmium1%
zinc19%