Xi'an Institute of Cultural Relics Protection and Archaeology: Cultural Heritage of Xi'an, China: Porcelain

Ceramic figures are dolls made by ancient sculptors using clay and fire, serving as works of art crafted from water and earth. These figures encapsulate the lifestyles of the time and were placed in tombs to be passed down through generations alongside the deceased. Such figures possess a history spanning approximately 3,000 years, appearing in the late Shang dynasty as a substitute for human sacrifice and disappearing during the transition period between the Ming and Qing dynasties. *Cultural Heritage of Xi'an, China: Ceramic Figures* is the culmination of several years of careful deliberation by Mr. Wang Zhili of the Xi'an Institute for the Protection of Cultural Relics; it not only provides new historical material to the academic community but is also sufficient to inspire deep contemplation and artistic inspiration.

Korean title: 중국 시안의 문화유산: 도용

Korean author: 시안시문물보호고고학연구소

Korean publisher: 한국학술정보

ISBN-13: 9788926870167