In about the 4th century AD, the Chinese developed a harness with a yoke, and later a strap, that went across the horse's chest. This would be a good time to discuss and learn about the Chinese writing system. The Chinese symbol for horse would make a great name tag or decoration for a bulletin board on China. This tiger is made of gold and weighs only 30 grams, but it looks powerful and mighty, with strong legs. The crouching tiger has its mouth agape, showing its teeth, and its ears are pointed up.
Spirals mark the shoulder and hip and inverted hearts the ears.
At the back is a bar, to which a leather strap could be attached for use as a harness ornament. Wealthy Chinese aristocrats traveled, hunted, and fought from horse-drawn chariots. These are described as elaborately decorated, gleaming carriages. Discuss who would buy such cars and why. Make a Chinese paper cut of a tiger or other animal.