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Family
of Tigers
Korea, Choson period, 1600s
ink and color on paper, 23 x 14 5/8 inches (58.4 x 37.1
cm)
Anonymous gift
1995.250
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Now
extinct, the Korean tiger was admired for its strength and independent
spirit. In earlier centuries, paintings of tigers were displayed
in Korean homes to celebrate the New Year. These images were intended
to ward off evil spirits and served as guardians for the family
household during the year ahead.
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