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Pig
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Pig

6256 · 5th century BCE (Archaic)
This pig statuette was produced in Boeotia, a region of ancient Greece known for its prolific output of terracotta figurines. The pig was a common sacrificial offering, and figurines may have served as votive offerings in place of live sacrifices. Examples of pig-shaped children's toys and sippy cups are also known.For the latest information about this object, Pig, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.
Date
5th century BCE (Archaic)
Culture
Greek
Painter
6256
Dimensions
H: 4.10 cm W: 9.00 cm
Medium
terracotta, mold made
Museum
Walters Art Museum
Accession Number
48.2450
Image Source
walters_cc0

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