Pig Mortuary Figurine
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: jade
DimensionsOverall: 2.4 x 9.3 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineMary Elizabeth Isserstedt Bequest
Object number2006.010.026
DescriptionFour-sided, elongated and crudely shaped figure representing a crouching pig is designed to be placed in the hand. Piece is flattened on both ends with small perforated protruberances at either end on opposing sides.Status
Not on view1903
1960's - 1980's
c.3500 BCE
c.1900