Carving

Description

Stylised carving of pig, of white jade with reddish-brown markings, a grave gift placed in each hand of the deceased: China, Han Dynasty, 206 BC - 220 AD

Museum reference

A.1938.387

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Carving

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

206 BC - 220

Style / Culture

Han Dynasty, Chinese

Materials

Jade

Physical description

White jade with reddish-brown marking

Associations

K.C. Wong Collection

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland