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Pig in Recumbent Position

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A light-colored stone sculpture of a pig lying on its side. The pig's head is to the left. The snout is pointed. The ears are not visible. The eyes are not visible. The legs are tucked underneath the body. The body texture resembles rough stone. The background is gray, darker at the top and lighter at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the sculpture.

Artwork Details

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