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A brass sculpture of a stylized tiger with a textured, patterned body. It has a long, curled tail, prominent ears, and an open mouth.
Tiger
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Tiger

Maker Indian Artist
Date20th century
Place of originIndia, Asia
MediumBrass
Dimensions5 1/2 x 6 3/8 x 2 3/4 in. (14 x 16.2 x 7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Needham
Object number1987.1.149
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