The recumbent boar is a low fired buff color pottery and hand dipped in a rich amber glaze. It was cast in a well articulated mold that defined the eyes, the long snout and the stiff bristles that ran from the top of its head down to the shoulders. Small animal shaped objects are less common than horses and it is probable that its small size is related to the young age of the deceased but no one really knows. The amber glaze is so the same color as other sancai glazes of the Tang Dynasty, amber green and straw colors. It is believed that these objects are mostly found in the Xian region of Shaanxi Province of North Central China. Xian is the present day name of Changan, the capital of Tang Dynasty.
Dating: Tang Dynasty CE 618 - 907
Dimensions: 4 inches long x 1.5 inches wide x 2 inches high
Condition: in found excavated condition, a spot of glaze is chipped at the nose, glazing was dipped, producing an eneven surface, and it was cut from the mold, resulting in shape edges