Dough figurines of pigs greet Chinese New Year(1/5)

Chinese people expect loads of pig-themed decorations and items as the lunar Year of the Pig draws near. This photo taken on Jan. 8, 2019 shows a pair of dough figurines of pigs holding couplets to greet people for an auspicious new year. They were made by craftsman Zuo Ansheng in Linyi city in East China's Shandong Province. (Photo/Asianewsphoto)

Dough figurines of pigs by craftsman Zuo Ansheng on Jan. 8, 2019. (Photo/Asianewsphoto)

Dough figurines of pigs by craftsman Zuo Ansheng on Jan. 8, 2019. (Photo/Asianewsphoto)

Zuo Ansheng makes dough figurines of pigs in Linyi city in East China's Shandong Province on Jan. 8, 2019. (Photo/Asianewsphoto)

Dough figurines of pigs by craftsman Zuo Ansheng on Jan. 8, 2019. (Photo/Asianewsphoto)