Plaque, M.C. 6774, Entre -1100 et -700

Date of production: between -1100 and -700 type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, china name(s): jewel - adornment materials and techniques: bronze place(s) of execution/realization: china comment on the place of discovery: northeast china dimensions - artwork: length: 4. 6cm width: 3. 2cm description: this small plaque roughly takes the shape of a tiger, with irregular striations representing the stripes of the coat. The eye is marked with a raised button. The reverse has a vertical loop, molded at the same time as the plate. Mode of acquisition: purchase date of acquisition: 1924 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 6774. Date: Entre -1100 et -700.