Carving of a Recumbent Tiger

17th century

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Carving of a Recumbent Tiger, 17th century. Nephrite, 1 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. (4.8 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Stanley Herzman, 78.85.6. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Carving of a Recumbent Tiger

Date

17th century

Dynasty

Ming Dynasty

Period

Late Ming Dynasty

Geography

Place made: China

Medium

Nephrite

Classification

Sculpture

Dimensions

1 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. (4.8 x 9.5 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Stanley Herzman

Accession Number

78.85.6

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