Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, The Wild Boar is free to download from SMK. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from SMK" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by SMK. Use the "Download from SMK" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark, published on SMK. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

The Wild Boar

Source: SMK by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark

The The Wild Boar is a free printable 3D model from SMK by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark. Statue. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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30 saves Source: SMK Updated 2026-10-03 License: Public Domain · commercial OK Category: Decor & Art

Tags: sculpture, statue, classical, art, museum, plaster cast, public domain, smk, decor

About this model

Statue. A plaster cast from the Royal Cast Collection at SMK, the National Gallery of Denmark, 3D scanned by the museum. “The Metal Pig” is an affectionate nickname for an ancient bronze sculpture of a large, majestic boar used as a fountain figure in Florence. It is said to be lucky to touch its snout. Even the plaster cast’s snout has been rubbed to a shine. Hans Christian Andersen wrote a story about “The Metal Pig”: “It is quite a picture to see a half-naked boy clasping the well-formed creature by the head, as he presses his rosy lips against its jaws …” As part of the project “gipSMK” (2011-12), which enabled a selected group of users to select and borrow the works they wished to see as part of an exhibition, “The Metal Pig” was selected by a group of dance students from the Copenhag…

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. The Wild Boar is free to download from SMK. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from SMK" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by SMK, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark.
Who made this model?: Designed by SMK, National Gallery of Denmark, published on SMK. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.