Wooden Pig Pair, 10 in, Carved Bat and Coin: A Rare Find Gift
- 30-day returnsNot happy with them? Bring them back within 30 days of your order date, in the condition you received them, for an exchange or a refund.
- Pick up or FREE deliveryPick them up at our Kitsilano store, or we deliver them free to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby. For delivery, we contact you after you pay to arrange a time.
- See it in person firstThe pair is at our Kitsilano shop, open 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week. Come and look before you decide.
Two smiling pigs in solid wood, about 10 in long each, made in Vietnam. Carved on the back is a bat with its wings spread over a round coin, an old wish for good fortune. We have just one pair.
- Sold together as a pair, about 10 in (25 cm) long each
- Solid wood, polished to an orange brown, with a swirling grain and a few natural dark knots
- Smiling faces with closed eyes, folded ears and a round upturned snout
- A bat with spread wings carved on the back, its head resting on a round coin
- We have one pair, and a carved pair like this is not something we come across often
- Rare find
- Made in Vietnam
- Sold as a pair
- Solid wood
Sending it as a gift?
- They come ready to set out as a pair. Nothing to assemble.
- Enter their address in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond or Burnaby as the delivery address. You can place the order from anywhere. We deliver only to these five cities.
- The receipt comes to your email only, and we email you when it has been delivered.
- After you pay, we email you, not them, to confirm the delivery day. Write your gift message, and whether it is a surprise, in the notes at checkout.
- Not sure it is right for them? Send a gift card and let them choose at our Kitsilano shop.
Pick them up at our Kitsilano store any time we're open, 11:00 am to 6:30 pm, seven days a week, even right after you order. Or choose free delivery to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, and we contact you after you pay to arrange a time.
What you get
- Two solid wood pig figurines from Vietnam, sold together as one pair.
Size and details
| Length | About 10 in (25 cm) long, each pig, measured with a tape in our shop |
|---|---|
| Sold as | A pair, 2 pigs |
| Material | Solid wood |
| Finish | Polished orange brown, with a swirling grain and natural dark knots |
| Design | Smiling face with closed eyes, folded ears, a round snout and a small curled tail. A bat and a round coin carved on the back |
| Use | Display |
| Made in | Vietnam |
| In stock | 1 pair |
| Pick up | 3742 West 10th Avenue, Kitsilano. Any time we're open |
About this pair
These are two pigs in solid wood, made in Vietnam. Each one is about 10 in (25 cm) long. They have round bodies, smiling faces with their eyes closed, ears folded forward and a small curled tail. Stand them side by side and they look like they are sharing a joke.
The wood is polished to a warm orange brown. You can see the grain swirl in rings around the body, and there are a few dark knots here and there. Those knots are part of the wood, not marks or damage.
Carved on the back is a bat with its wings spread, its head resting on a round coin. In Chinese tradition, the pig is a traditional symbol of plenty, comfort and good fortune. The Chinese word for bat sounds like fu, the word for blessing, so bats are a common motif for wishing someone well. A bat with a coin can be read as a wish for good fortune right in front of you. That is one way to read these motifs, not an official name for this design.
A pair also reads as a family, two together at home. So they suit a housewarming, a gift for your parents, a thank you to a good client, or Lunar New Year.
We call it a rare find for a plain reason. We have only this one pair, and a pair of wooden pigs carved with a bat and coin is not something we come across often. When it sells, it is gone.
We will be straight with you about one thing. Photos only go so far with wood grain and carving. We would rather you see them in person at our Kitsilano shop. They are there seven days a week.
Goes well with
Bat Trang dragon vase pairA matched pair of 16 in crackle glaze vases with raised dragons, also at our shop.
Bat Trang lidded ginger jarA 19.5 in lidded jar with raised lotus and carp, for a front hall or beside the fireplace.- DH Garden Centre gift cardNot sure it suits their home? A gift card lets them choose for themselves at our Kitsilano shop.
Questions people ask
Can I buy just one pig?
No. They are sold together as a pair.
How big are they?
Each pig is about 10 in (25 cm) long, measured with a tape in our shop. You are welcome to come and see them in Kitsilano.
What do the bat and the coin mean?
The Chinese word for bat sounds like fu, the word for blessing, so the bat is a traditional motif for wishing someone well. A bat with a coin can be read as a wish for good fortune right in front of you. That is one way to read the motif, not an official name for this design.
Will a pig pair bring good luck?
In Chinese tradition, the pig is a traditional symbol of plenty and good fortune. We do not promise luck or money.
What are they made of?
Solid wood, polished to an orange brown. The dark knots you see are natural knots in the wood.
Is this a good gift?
We think so, for a housewarming, for your parents, or as a thank you to a client. If you are not sure it suits their home, a gift card lets them choose for themselves.
How do I get them home, or to the person I am giving them to?
We deliver them free to Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond and Burnaby, and contact you after you pay to arrange a time. If you would rather pick them up at our Kitsilano store, say so in the notes at checkout.
Can I return them?
Yes. Bring them back within 30 days from the date you place your order, in the condition you received them, for an exchange or a refund.
See it before you buy
The pair is at our shop in Kitsilano. Wood grain and carving look different in person, so come and pick them up in your hands before you decide. Buy them at the counter if you like them. Or order here and pick them up, or we deliver them free.
DH Garden Centre
3742 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6R 2G4
Open 7 days, 11:00 AM to 6:30 PM