Buckle in the Form of a Tiger

Culture Unknown Culture, Chinese (Ordos Region) (Iran & Steppes (Northeast China, Ordos Region))

Date5th - 3rd century B.C.E.

MediumBronze

Dimensions1 1/2 × 3 1/8 × 1/4 in. (3.8 × 7.9 × 0.6 cm)

ClassificationsDecorative Arts

Credit LineClarence Day Foundation Collection

Object numberLI.90.38

ProvenanceAppraisal (?), Robin Symes, Dec 6, 1989 Appraisal or acquisition, Mathias Komor, Apr 1, 1977, numbered I636

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