Tiger, unknown maker from Japan

Artwork Overview

Tiger , 1900s
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: silk; color; ink
Dimensions:
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 167.7 x 42.2 cm
Frame Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 47.1 cm
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 86 x 31.5 cm
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 66 x 16 5/8 in
Frame Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 18 9/16 in
Image Dimensions Height/Width (Height x Width): 33 7/8 x 12 3/8 in
Credit line: Bequest of Jane Moses Albrecht
Accession number: 1994.0072
Not on display

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Collection Cards: Animals

This crouching tiger with glowing yellow eyes looks as if it’s about to pounce. Could it be guarding its territory?

Tigers commonly appear in Asian art as symbols of power, royalty, or courage. Notice how the flowering trees above the crouching tiger match the bend of the tiger’s body, creating a comparison between the fierce tiger and the delicate flowers.

What do you think the tiger will do next?

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