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Pyrography

Pyrography
Pyrography, also called Fire Needle Embroidery or purography, is an age-old painting type in China.

The Beijing Pig Hair Doll

The Beijing Pig Hair Doll
The "Pig Hair Doll" is a unique form of folk handicrafts in Beijing with a history of over 100...

Root Carving

Root Carving
Root carvings are artworks featuring people, animals or objects carved out of natural or...

Grandmother of the Uygur Nationality
Made in 1984
Width 6.7cm
Height 15cm
Made in Xinjiang Autonomous Region

The  "Old Granny of the Uygur Minority" is an exceptionally lifelike clay figurine, reflecting the happy and wealthy life of the ethnic groups in Xinjiang.

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  • Joyful Child
    Joyful Child
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    The "Joyful Child" of Shandong is one of the well-known "Auspicious Doll" series clay figurines...
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    The sculpture of "Liu Hai Playing with a Toad" is popular in Wuxi...
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    Four Painted Clay Sculpture Horse
    This sculpture of four painted clay battle horses is a masterpiece of the late renowned craftsman Wang Tingliang...
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    Theatrical Figures:Wu Xiangyang
    Yang Xiangwu is a courageous hero in an ancient swordsman novel...
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    Bullfighting
    The clay sculpture of "Bullfighting" caters to children's nature of curiosity, amazement and joy when they view the world...
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    Leading an Ox to the Field
    Leading an Ox to the Field
    The clay sculpture of "Whipping the Spring Ox" derives from the real-life custom of the same name on "Spring Begins" of the lunar calendar...
  • Tiger-headed Hanging Ornament
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    Tiger-headed Hanging Ornament
    In ancient times, tiger-head hanging ornaments were considered as something sacred and believed to have the power of house-guarding...
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    Lord Bao
    The image of Lord Bao originates from that of the operatic character, dating back several hundred years...

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Books

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