Miniature Well-Carved Piglet "Miss Piggy" - Pig - - Of Uncommon Magnesite Stone.

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This is another one of a large collection of semi-precious and precious stone carvings we purchased from a retired professor … Read more This is another one of a large collection of semi-precious and precious stone carvings we purchased from a retired professor of geology and gemology. It was his personal collection and each one was selected by him personally.
The Magnesite stone is quite interesting. It is called the "Worry Stone" since it is said to ease anxiety and stress. It is said to help you boost your self-esteem. It emits a loving and soothing energy, helping heal your body.
The pig is actually a fascinating animal in folklore and mythology. In Irish folklore the “boar of Ben Bulben” had tremendous strength and ferocity. In Chinese mythology, the pig is one of the 12 animals of the zodiac, signifying wealth and prosperity. The Egyptian goddess Isis was worshipped for fertility and motherhood. She was depicted with the head of a pig. A magical boar named Gullinbursti, believed to bring light to the world, belonged to the Norse god Freyr. In modern Germany, the pig is considered lucky.

Country of Origin: U. S. A.

Medium: Magnesite Stone.

Size: 1 5/8 inches tall, 2 1/2 inches wide, 1 1/8 inches deep.

Color: White with grey marbling.

Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition.


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