Accession Number
2009/2.112

Title
Pig

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
206 BCE - 220 CE

Medium & Support
jade

Dimensions
1 3/16 in x 4 3/4 in x 7/8 in (3 cm x 12 cm x 2.2 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Agnes S.Chan

Subject matter
Although horizontally shaped as a pig, it appears that vertically this jade carving may function as a seal.

Physical Description
Jade carved horizontally in the shape of a pig.

Primary Object Classification
Sculpture

Primary Object Type
animal figure

Additional Object Classification(s)
Sculpture

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
jades (objects)