3 ANTIQUE CHINESE TERRACOTTA TOMB FIGURES
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Three Antique Chinese Terracotta Tomb Figures. All measure approximately 2"x3"x10. Weight 3 pds 10 oz. PROVENANCE: A Beijing China / Charleston SC Private Estate. China’s tradition of pottery-making began in ancient times well before the Han dynasty, but by this time, improvements to pottery-making techniques allowed for extensive production of items for both daily and ceremonial use. Sculptural tomb pottery pieces symbolized items the deceased person would need in the afterlife: animals, assistants, dancing figures and musicians, houses, granary jars, oil lamps, horses and other items from daily life. The custom continues to this day; traditional burial ceremonies in China may include the burning of replicas of cars, houses, jewelry, and other valuables that belonged to the deceased.
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3 ANTIQUE CHINESE TERRACOTTA TOMB FIGURES
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