Tiger head
| Accession No. | R001753 |
|---|---|
| Period | Shang Dynasty |
| Material | Stone |
| Findspot | Royal Tomb No. 1001 Hsi-pei-kang, Yin-xu Site |
| Geographic Location | Hou-Chia-Chuang village, Anyang, Honan province, China |
| Dimension | H. 29 cm; W. 23.9 cm; D. 19.5 cm |
Description
The tiger head marble sculpture is found from Royal Tomb No. 1001. Judging from the facial features, this animal may be representations of tiger. There is a T-shape groove runs along its back, possibly for attaching it as an architectural ornament.