Plaque de ceinture, M.C. 6607(4)

Production date: between -500 and -300 type of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, china name(s): jewel - adornment materials and techniques: bronze comment on the place of discovery: north china and south-central inner mongolia dimensions - artwork: height: 5. 6cm length: 8. 5cm description: this openwork plaque represents a lying tiger, its head turned backwards and clutching the horns of a goat's head in its jaws. A second herbivore head lies under the beast’s tail; a third, in front of his chest. A hook emerges from the tiger's neck, while the reverse carries a vertical loop at the level of its hindquarters. Date of acquisition: 13–05–1924 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 6607. Date: Entre -500 et -300.