Painted clay figure representing 'Pigsy' a mythological pig figure. [MdeA 02/06/2009]

Collection type: Object
Description: Painted clay figure representing 'Pigsy' a mythological pig figure. [MdeA 02/06/2009]
Long description: Painted clay figure representing 'Pigsy' a mythological pig figure. Rounded pig figure wearing a black hat on his head and a low slung black robe with white edging, showing his chest. His eyes and eyebrows have been painted in black whilst his mouth, nose, cheeks and ears are pink. He also wears a green belt over his robe and is carrying something in his left hand. On his back a black stick made from wood protrudes from the clay. Grey paint in fine lines has been used to indicate chest hair. [FC 10/6/2009]
Geographical reference: China
Asia > Eastern Asia > China; Guangdong Province Guangzhou [ Canton ]
Person: Field collector Felicity Wood; PRM source Felicity Wood
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1983-1984
Date collected: 1983 - 1984
Acquisition information: Donated: 17/07/2008
Materials and processes: Material Clay, Material Pigment, Material Varnish, Process Painted, Process Varnished
Dimensions: Length x Width 45 x 18 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2008.83.14

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