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A painted wooden tiger with yellow fur and black spots crouches on a wheeled red platform. It has an open mouth showing teeth, a red-tipped tail, and large, expressive eyes.
Toy Tiger on Wheels
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Toy Tiger on Wheels

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumPainted gesso on wood
Dimensions10 1/2 x 23 5/8 x 7 1/4 in. (26.7 x 60 x 18.4 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.65
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Visual DescriptionA painted wooden tiger with yellow fur and black spots crouches on a wheeled red platform. It has an open mouth showing teeth, a red-tipped tail, and large, expressive eyes.
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