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These Earth Spirits ensured safety in the afterlife. With fearsome features, no one would dare disturb their owner

Spirited Ceramics: Tang Dynasty Sancai Pottery

Posted: December 22, 2010 09:13 Last Updated: | Bill Rau

We've all heard the saying "You can't take it with you." But what if you could? Death in pre-modern Chinese culture was of tremendous importance, and it was crucial that when one left this life for the next, the departed were given everything needed to enjoy the next chapter of their eternal life. This included everything from representations of houses, horses, guardians, camels and even young hand maidens, that stood as reminders of events that shaped the existence they left behind. The ceramic wares produced during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 C.E.) for this purpose are considered the most b...