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Pig in Recumbent Position

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown stone carving of a pig lying on its side. The carving is rectangular with rounded edges. The pig's head is on the right side and has a small circular depression for the eye. The body has six curved lines, with three on each side, that represent the ribs. The carving has a hole on the left side. The background is gray. The image is by artist unknown, titled "Pig in Recumbent Position".

Artwork details

Date:
1st–2nd century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 367 px
Museum record:
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