Plaque (M.C. 8323)

Date of production: between -499 and -400 dating in century: 5th century bc. Ad type(s) of object(s): china, central asia, archaeology, metal, metal arts name(s): jewel - adornment materials and techniques: bronze place(s) of execution/realization: ordos (region) location of discovery: ordos (region) dimensions - artwork: height: 9. 6cm length: 14. 5cm width: 6. 5cm description: on the plaque a tiger tramples underfoot an ungulate with its hindquarters upturned. The body of the beast is entirely covered with very raised streaks, arranged in such a way that they highlight the different parts and joints of the body. If the latter appears in profile and in bas-relief, the head is worked in the round, presented frontally. The reverse has two loops. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 06–05–1937 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 8323. Object Type: sculpture. Date: Entre -499 et -400. Dimensions: length: 14.5 cm (5.7 in) ; height: 9.6 cm (3.7 in). Medium: bronze. Collection: Musée Cernuschi.