Tiger

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The natural pattern of black and white veining in this marble makes it well suited to the depiction of a tiger. The three cylindrical holes in the animal’s back suggest that the work functioned either as a stand or as a receptacle, perhaps for cosmetics.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art