An archaic bronze 'tiger' fitting, Shang dynasty | 商 青銅虎紋部件

An archaic bronze 'tiger' fitting

Shang dynasty

商 青銅虎紋部件

of hollow rectangular form open at the back end, the front and top of the fitting in the form of a tiger's head with protruding ears, bulging eyes, and large fangs, the long sides cast in high relief with the creature's profile, a rectangular aperture behind the head and an oval one on the base, wood and metal stand (3)

Length 3⅝ in., 9.2 cm