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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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