Figurine

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a small figurine of a tiger made of iron, lying on a textured surface. The tiger is detailed with carved stripes and a realistic form, capturing the powerful posture and elegance of this majestic animal. Attached to the tiger is a white tag held by a string, which has handwriting on it: "12.3.944 Iron Tiger G203 6C," suggesting the figurine might be cataloged for identification or collection purposes. The surface under the tiger appears to be bubble wrap, possibly indicating that the item is being prepared for storage or transport, or it could be part of an exhibit or sale showcase.

The image depicts a small figurine of a tiger made of iron, lying on a textured surface. The tiger is detailed with carved stripes and a realistic form, capturing the powerful posture and elegance of this majestic animal. Attached to the tiger is a white tag held by a string, which has handwriting on it: "12.3.944 Iron Tiger G203 6C," suggesting the figurine might be cataloged for identification or collection purposes. The surface under the tiger appears to be bubble wrap, possibly indicating that the item is being prepared for storage or transport, or it could be part of an exhibit or sale showcase.

Name/Title

Figurine

Entry/Object ID

2012.3.944

Description

Tiger figurine - iron? Heavy. Dark brown with black stripes. As if snarling ready to pounce, tail curled.

Collection

Doll Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1948 - 1970

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Figurine

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Statue

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Sculpture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

8-3/16 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 16, 2018