Sujet
Gilt copper head of a Tibetan mastiff, Tibet, 15th-16th century. Artist: Unknown
Légende
Gilt copper head of a Tibetan mastiff, Tibet, 15th-16th century. A gilt copper finial of a dog's head, probably a Tibetan mastiff. The snout is typically pig-like with prominent fangs and a slightly open mouth. The jowls have prominent manes, the ears are small and there is a large tuft on top of the head. The nose is shaped like a ruyi head. The piece is pierced through the top of the head and round the circular base for affixing to pole or throne chair. There is an inscription in Tibetan on the neck of the word 'AH'.
Bath (England), The Museum of East Asian Art
Date
1400
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images
Notre référence
HRM19B73_163
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
17,9Mo (510,3Ko) / 18,7cm x 24,0cm / 2207 x 2840 (300dpi)