Han Dynasty (around 2nd Century CE) Black Pottery Mother Pig Nursing Six Piglets Group Sculpture

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Dimensions: The sow is 32 cm (12.6 inches) long and 13 cm (5.1 inches) high; each piglet is approximately 5 cm (2.0 inches). Period: 2nd century AD, Han Dynasty. Condition and Provenance: The condition matches the image. The entire sculpture is well-preserved, with the sow and six piglets integrated into one piece. The pottery surface is dry, with naturally formed clay crusts. In some areas, the black glaze has peeled off, revealing the clay and exhibiting an aged patina formed over hundreds of years. Provenance: Private collection, New York, USA. Description: This Han Dynasty black pottery funerary sculpture, consisting of a sow and six piglets, vividly depicts a nursing scene and is a precious representative of ancient animal husbandry culture. The sow lies on her side, her body full and rounded, with clearly visible teats. Her limbs are naturally extended, and her facial features, snout, and ears are meticulously depicted, lifelike. The entire piece retains its original black clay color and bears natural clay deposits, weathering marks, and rich signs of age. Six piglets, each with a distinct shape and lively posture, are depicted: some with heads held high, some running and playing, and others grazing beside their mother. Details such as the pigs' noses, eyes, ears, and tails are meticulously sculpted, vividly portraying a heartwarming scene of pigs. The pottery is dry and mature, with some surface weathering and peeling revealing the original clay beneath the black glaze. Each piglet's posture is unique, reflecting the simple yet powerful realism of Han Dynasty ceramic sculpture. In Han Dynasty culture, pigs symbolized prosperity, abundance, and the continuation of family lineage. This complete pig sculpture vividly recreates the appearance of domesticated animals in the Han Dynasty, providing an important perspective for understanding ancient society, agricultural life, and funerary customs. It is a masterpiece of Han Dynasty ceramic animal sculpture, possessing extremely high historical, cultural, and artistic value.

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