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Size: Height 6.5 cm - Width 4 cm - Thickness 4 cm.
Materials: Boxwood.
Condition: Excellent.
This is a traditional Chinese netsuke. The netsuke is hand carved from boxwood in the shape of a pig statue. The pig is one of the most auspicious symbols in Chinese culture. It symbolizes abundance, fertility and good luck. Pigs are also associated with qualities such as honesty, kindness, generosity and hard work. In Chinese, the word for "pig" ("?") is similar to the word for "luck" ("??"). Therefore, the pig is often used as a symbol of happiness and family well-being.
Materials: Boxwood.
Condition: Excellent.
This is a traditional Chinese netsuke. The netsuke is hand carved from boxwood in the shape of a pig statue. The pig is one of the most auspicious symbols in Chinese culture. It symbolizes abundance, fertility and good luck. Pigs are also associated with qualities such as honesty, kindness, generosity and hard work. In Chinese, the word for "pig" ("?") is similar to the word for "luck" ("??"). Therefore, the pig is often used as a symbol of happiness and family well-being.
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Collectible Asian Hand-Carved Pig Statue Netsuke
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