Sousoší přeštických černostrakatých prasat, Ceramic sculpture in Přeštice, Czech Republic
The Přeštice black-spotted pig sculpture is a glazed ceramic group made in 1957 by Jaroslav Podmol. It stands in front of the former cooperative building at Hlávkova 33, on the road from Přeštice to Klatovy. The group measures 75 cm high and 120 cm wide and deep, and its figures have cracked legs, some of them repaired.
The sculpture was made by potter Jaroslav Podmol (1924–1995) for the 1957 exhibition 'Plzeňsko – budování socialismu', where the Přeštice black-spotted pig was first shown. It was intended for a new fountain on the square, but heritage authorities rejected that plan. It briefly stood by the town hall, was mocked, moved to a corner of the square, and in 1970–1975 placed before the JZD offices on Pohořek.
The sculpture celebrates the local Přeštice pig breed, which has become deeply rooted in the area's sense of place and agricultural pride. Residents view it as a symbol of their regional character and a connection to farming traditions that have shaped the community.
The sculpture is located directly on the main road and is easy to reach on foot or by car without needing to search for special directions. Daytime visits offer the best viewing conditions, as natural light highlights the figures and makes them visible from the road.
The sculpture is unsigned: Jaroslav Podmol reportedly left it unmarked because the pigs' proportions did not match the real breed. The figures stand 75 cm tall and measure 120 cm in width and depth, and cracks in their legs have been repaired over the years.
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