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Antique polychrome carved wooden tiger from Burma. Has an articulated tail. Whether a toy or religious item not known. Tigers feature frequently in Burmese mythology and folklore as do half-human were-tigers.
Burma 19th cent.
H: 13.5cm (5.3in)
W: 57cm (22.4in)
D: 10.5cm (4.1in)
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