#18 of 24 Swirl/Slag Glass Yin Pig

Sculpture

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The Curio Cabinet Collection

Name/Title

#18 of 24 Swirl/Slag Glass Yin Pig

Entry/Object ID

GL3818

Description

Item 18 of 24, part of a specialized Chinese Zodiac / Auspicious Animals set, this is a stout, heavy-bodied Pig or Wild Boar with a curled tail. In Chinese iconography, the pig is a classic Yin symbol of the earth. The low, solid stance with all four feet firmly planted reflects stability, peace, the gathering of wealth, and receptive comfort.

Type of Sculpture

Free Standing

Artwork Details

Medium

Marbled Slag Glass

Subject

Yin pig/boar

Category

Chinese Glass Art

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Continent

Asia

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

3-1/4 in

Depth

1-1/4 in

Weight

133 g

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase