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Weight in the shape of a tiger
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
This is a solid cast bronze tiger. The curled-up animal’s head is slightly raised. Its face and fur stripes are inlaid with silver and gold. These functional ornaments were once placed to the corners of woven mats to keep them even and taut while people sat on them.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineGewichtje in de vorm van een tijger. -0206 - 220. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
