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Pig in Recumbent Position

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small golden sculpture of a pig lying on its side. The sculpture is angled towards the left. The pig's head is on the left and its tail on the right. The pig has a large oval body and a small snout. The sculpture has a textured surface and appears to be made of gold or brass. It has a dark patina in some areas. The background is gray, with a slight shadow cast by the sculpture.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–2nd century
Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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