Solid bronze; cast in the shape of a bear and a tiger locked in combat; the bear is caught with open eyes and mouth; the tiger bites the bear's back with a ferocious demeanor; engraved details.

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Artist Chinese Artist

DateHan dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)

Place of originChina, Asia

MediumGilt bronze

Dimensionsdiameter: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin

Object number1996.25

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionSolid bronze; cast in the shape of a bear and a tiger locked in combat; the bear is caught with open eyes and mouth; the tiger bites the bear's back with a ferocious demeanor; engraved details.

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