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Pig

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray sculpture of a pig lying down on a flat base, facing left. The sculpture is made of stone or metal and has a weathered appearance with white and orange patches. The pig's head is down and its snout is pointed towards the left. Its eyes are small and circular. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture is titled "Pig" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
6th century
Medium:
Earthenware with pigment
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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