Pig in Recumbent Position
Green jade sculpture of a pig lying on its side. The head is on the left side. The body is carved with curved lines to indicate the folds of skin. The legs are tucked underneath the body. The background is gray and transitions from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The object casts a faint shadow underneath.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1st–2nd century
- Medium
- Jade (nephrite)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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