Over the years I have handled many Chinese Lunar Series pieces, but these are among the nicest I have ever seen. ---1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998---Tiger people are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great sympathy. They can be extremely short-tempered, however. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes tiger people come into conflict with older people or those in authority. sometimes Tiger people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late. They are suspicious of others, but they are courageous and powerful. Tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs