Tiger-shaped gold foil

UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC

Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China

In the Sanxingdui culture, the tiger is a very important element. Made of gold foil, the tiger appears to be in danger; this is suggested by its wide-open mouth wide and voluminous tail.

Show lessRead more

Details

Title: Tiger-shaped gold foil
Creator: Unknown
Creator Lifespan: Unknown
Creator Nationality: China
Creator Gender: Unknown
Date: Shang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
Location: Sanxingdui, Guanghan city, Sichuan Province
Physical Dimensions: w11.6 x h6.7 cm (Complete)
Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
Type: sculpture
External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
Medium: gold

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Zoom in

Astrology China Deyang Gold Guanghan Mammal Metal Pet Sanxingdui Sanxingdui Town Sculpture

Interested in Natural history?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

No, thanks

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.