Year of the Golden Pig

18 Feb 2007 on the Gregorian calender marks the Chinese new year but this isn't any old new year. Lunar year 4704 is the year of the Golden Pig—a once in 600 years occurance—and is thought to mark a particularly auspicious year.

Here's a series of excellent gift ideas from Coolhunting after the jump.

The classic Ceramic Golden Piggy Bank (above) comes in several sizes. From $4.50 at PearlRiver.

More gift ideas after the jump.

Amigo, an Argentinian leather line, features desk accessories that are simple and functional, like "Piggy" (left). Constructed out of supple leather, you won't have to "break the bank" to get to your savings, which can easily emptied by releasing a flap below the tail. $45 from the MoMA store.



Jonathan Adler's Piggy Bank(right) in gold features a golden smooth porcine experience. $130 from Jonathan Adler.










Those who prefer more than one pig may find this Lucky Pig Family Statue(left) to bring you more luck and prosperity than any single pig can deliver. $12.50 from PearlRiver.


Source: Coolhunting
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