On loan to The Met The Met accepts temporary loans of art both for short-term exhibitions and for long-term display in its galleries.
Pole base in the form of a tiger
Not on view
This coiled figure of a tiger once anchored a tent pole, a common piece of furniture in ancient China. Sculpted from naturally dappled “pudding stone,” this robust beast was clearly made for a member of the privileged class.
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