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.

Tigers, one of a pair, Late 6th or early 5th century BCE

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Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsburyexpand_more  50.46.96.1

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Tigers, one of a pair
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50.46.96.1
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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.