Pole base in the form of a tiger
This animal themed pole base not only exemplifies the sculptural art of early China but also illustrates the frequent interactions between China and the nomadic cultures from the steppes.
Artwork Details
- 北魏 臥虎石雕帳杆座
- Title:Pole base in the form of a tiger
- Period:Northern Wei dynasty (386–534)
- Date:5th century
- Culture:China
- Medium:Pudding stone
- Dimensions:H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm)
- Classification:Sculpture
- Credit Line:Lent by Charlotte C. Weber
- Object Number:2025.829.4
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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ca. 470–80
dated 486 (10th year of Taihe reign)
ca. 3rd century
3rd century
ca. 4th–5th century
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