Pig · 猪

Pig · 猪

THE EMBLEM OF ABUNDANCE · 丰盛之猪

Generous, sincere, and optimistic, the Pig embodies abundance, contentment, and a joyful appreciation of life's simple pleasures.

THE PIG IN CHINESE CULTURE · 在中国文化中的猪

The Pig has traditionally represented prosperity, generosity, and a life of comfort. As an important part of agricultural society, it became closely associated with harvest, family well-being, and material abundance.

WHY DOES THE PIG SYMBOLIZE PROSPERITY? · 猪为什么象征富足?

In traditional farming communities, raising healthy livestock was often a sign of household wealth and stability. Because of this connection, the Pig gradually became a cultural symbol of abundance, good fortune, and a comfortable life.

SYMBOLISM · 寓意

Abundance · 富足
Appreciating life's blessings.

Generosity · 慷慨
Sharing with others.

Contentment · 知足
Finding happiness in simplicity.

Prosperity · 兴旺
A traditional wish for a flourishing future.

THE PIG IN ART & EVERYDAY CULTURE · 艺术与生活中的猪

Pig imagery appears in ceramics, folk sculpture, paper cutting, and zodiac art throughout Chinese history. Its cheerful character continues to inspire contemporary design while celebrating themes of abundance, gratitude, and family prosperity.

OBJECTS THROUGH TIME

Jade Pig · 玉握豬

Jade Pig · 玉握豬

Han Dynasty · Jade · National Palace Museum
This jade pig is one of the best-known funerary jades of the Han dynasty. Traditionally placed in the hands of elite tomb occupants, it symbolizes abundance, prosperity, and hopes for peace and well-being in the afterlife.
Green-glazed Pigsty Model · 陶绿釉猪圈

Green-glazed Pigsty Model · 陶绿釉猪圈

Han Dynasty · Glazed Pottery · Palace Museum
This detailed pottery model recreates a traditional Han dynasty pigsty, complete with an enclosed pen and an attached latrine. Rather than depicting the animal alone, it offers a vivid glimpse into early Chinese agricultural life, reflecting the pig's essential role in farming, prosperity, and everyday household economy.
Pottery Sow with Piglets · 陶母子卧猪

Pottery Sow with Piglets · 陶母子卧猪

Northern Dynasties · Pottery · Palace Museum
This touching pottery sculpture portrays a mother pig nursing her piglets, capturing an intimate moment of family life with remarkable warmth. Beyond its role as a funerary object, it reflects the importance of livestock in ancient Chinese society and symbolizes abundance, fertility, and the continuity of family prosperity.