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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
Museum record:
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