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Pig in Recumbent Position

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a pig lying on its side. The sculpture is made of stone and has a light-brown color with darker brown spots. It is lying on its right side, with its head to the right. The pig's eyes and nostrils are visible. The sculpture is lying on a plain gray background. The pig's body is carved with some detail, showing its ribs and a curved line that could be its spine. The sculpture appears to be an old, weathered piece.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–2nd century
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 388 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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