Tiger
Artist/maker unknown, Korean
Geography:
Made in Korea, Asia
Date:
Late 14th - 15th centuryMedium:
Cast ironDimensions:
Height: 21 1/2 inches (54.6 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1995-53-1Credit Line:
Purchased with the Henry B. Keep Fund, the Fiske Kimball Fund, the Joseph E. Temple Fund, the Alfred and Margaret Caspary Gift (by exchange), and with funds contributed by Andrea M. Baldeck, M.D., and William M. Hollis, Jr., 1995
Made in Korea, Asia
Date:
Late 14th - 15th centuryMedium:
Cast ironDimensions:
Height: 21 1/2 inches (54.6 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1995-53-1Credit Line:
Purchased with the Henry B. Keep Fund, the Fiske Kimball Fund, the Joseph E. Temple Fund, the Alfred and Margaret Caspary Gift (by exchange), and with funds contributed by Andrea M. Baldeck, M.D., and William M. Hollis, Jr., 1995
Label:
This cast iron sculpture of a seated tiger was probably once placed at the entrance of a temple or grand residence to ward off evil spirits. Tigers are believed to have miraculous powers and are closely associated with Sansin, the Korean Mountain God.
This cast iron sculpture of a seated tiger was probably once placed at the entrance of a temple or grand residence to ward off evil spirits. Tigers are believed to have miraculous powers and are closely associated with Sansin, the Korean Mountain God.
