This finely modeled Han dynasty pottery pig (206 BCE – 220 CE) is a superb example of ancient Chinese ceramic animal figures, crafted with remarkable attention to form and naturalistic detail. The pig stands sturdily on four legs, with a slightly arched back, curled tail, and expressively rendered snout, capturing the physical characteristics of the domesticated pig, an important symbol of prosperity and abundance in Han culture.
Sculpted in grey earthenware, the surface retains traces of burial patina and mineral deposits, consistent with Han funerary ceramics.
This Han dynasty pottery pig reflects the deep agricultural roots of early China, where pigs symbolised abundance, prosperity, and domestic harmony. The character for “home” (家) even contains the ancient form of “pig” beneath a roof, capturing the belief that a well-kept household begins with sustenance, stability, and the humble presence of a pig.
Measurement : 8.25cm (L) x 16 cm (W)
Provenance : Private Collection from London
此件漢代灰陶豬雕塑造型生動，為古代中國動物陶塑中的佳品，展現對自然形態與生活寫實的高度觀察力。豬身塑形穩健，四足站立，背部微拱，尾部上卷，口鼻刻畫生動，細節之處皆具神韻，真實反映家豬的形貌，亦體現豐足與富裕在漢代文化中的重要象徵意涵。
器物以灰陶製成，表面可見自然形成的土沁與礦物結殼，為漢代陶器典型風貌。其不僅為一件工藝品，更蘊含著深厚的文化寓意。
在中國古代農業社會中，豬代表財富、滋養與家庭和諧。「家」字的構形便是屋下有豬，象徵豬與家園安穩密不可分。
此作品不僅富有農耕文明的象徵意義，更具收藏與研究價值，為漢代陶藝中極具文化內涵之代表作。
尺寸 : 長 8.25公分 × 寬16 公分
來源：倫敦私人舊藏
This finely modeled Han dynasty pottery pig (206 BCE – 220 CE) is a superb example of ancient Chinese ceramic animal figures, crafted with remarkable attention to form and naturalistic detail. The pig stands sturdily on four legs, with a slightly arched back, curled tail, and expressively rendered snout, capturing the physical characteristics of the domesticated pig, an important symbol of prosperity and abundance in Han culture.
Sculpted in grey earthenware, the surface retains traces of burial patina and mineral deposits, consistent with Han funerary ceramics.
This Han dynasty pottery pig reflects the deep agricultural roots of early China, where pigs symbolised abundance, prosperity, and domestic harmony. The character for “home” (家) even contains the ancient form of “pig” beneath a roof, capturing the belief that a well-kept household begins with sustenance, stability, and the humble presence of a pig.
Measurement : 8.25cm (L) x 16 cm (W)
Provenance : Private Collection from London
此件漢代灰陶豬雕塑造型生動，為古代中國動物陶塑中的佳品，展現對自然形態與生活寫實的高度觀察力。豬身塑形穩健，四足站立，背部微拱，尾部上卷，口鼻刻畫生動，細節之處皆具神韻，真實反映家豬的形貌，亦體現豐足與富裕在漢代文化中的重要象徵意涵。
器物以灰陶製成，表面可見自然形成的土沁與礦物結殼，為漢代陶器典型風貌。其不僅為一件工藝品，更蘊含著深厚的文化寓意。
在中國古代農業社會中，豬代表財富、滋養與家庭和諧。「家」字的構形便是屋下有豬，象徵豬與家園安穩密不可分。
此作品不僅富有農耕文明的象徵意義，更具收藏與研究價值，為漢代陶藝中極具文化內涵之代表作。
尺寸 : 長 8.25公分 × 寬16 公分
來源：倫敦私人舊藏
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