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Whimsical Chinese Figurine Midcentury Ceramic Lamp
Whimsical Chinese Figurine Midcentury Ceramic Lamp

Whimsical Chinese Figurine Midcentury Ceramic Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Whimsical Chinese figurine Midcentury ceramic lamp with original pagoda-shaped lampshade.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Fabric, Bamboo, Hardwood

Pair Antique Carved Chinese Figurines Hardwood China
Pair Antique Carved Chinese Figurines Hardwood China

Pair Antique Carved Chinese Figurines Hardwood China

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Gorgeous pair of carved antique Chinese figurines - Very detailed carving out of the hardwood on

Category

Vintage 1980s Statues

Materials

Hardwood

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac
Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac

By Richard Rohac

Located in Wien, AT

Salt and pepper shaker holder Chinese figurine by Richard Rohac. Original condition.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac
Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac

Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder Chinese Figurine by Richard Rohac

By Richard Rohac

Located in Wien, AT

Salt and pepper shaker holder Chinese figurine by Richard Rohac. Original condition.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

1950s Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Holder by Richard Rohac
1950s Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Holder by Richard Rohac

1950s Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Holder by Richard Rohac

By Richard Rohac

Located in Wien, AT

1950s Chinese figurine salt and pepper holder by Richard Rohac. Designed and executed in the 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Large Carved and Polychrome Chinese Figurines, Emperor and Empress
Large Carved and Polychrome Chinese Figurines, Emperor and Empress

Large Carved and Polychrome Chinese Figurines, Emperor and Empress

Located in Bradenton, FL

Impressive pair of large Chinese Carved and Polychromed Figurines that depict an elegant Emperor

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bone

Pair of Italian Chinese Figurine Table Lamps by Borghese Signed
Pair of Italian Chinese Figurine Table Lamps by Borghese Signed

Pair of Italian Chinese Figurine Table Lamps by Borghese Signed

By Serge Roche, Borghese, Palladio, James Mont, Bill Huebbe

Located in Miami, FL

elevate the lamps. They depict a Chinese male and female figure with a gorgeous burnt orange crackled

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder by Richard Rohac
Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder by Richard Rohac

Chinese Figurine Salt and Pepper Shaker Holder by Richard Rohac

By Richard Rohac

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass figurine blackened Chinese water carrier with a salt pepper Horn Shaker. Designed in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Cast Bronze Chinese Figurine Desk Lamps James Mont attr.
Pair of Large Cast Bronze Chinese Figurine Desk Lamps James Mont attr.

Pair of Large Cast Bronze Chinese Figurine Desk Lamps James Mont attr.

By James Mont

Located in Torquay, GB

depicts ancient Chinese historical figures, possibly representing the 3 kingdoms (Guan Yu era). The lamps

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Spectacular Copeland Spode Chelsea Fantasy Bird Bone China Figurine c 1915-20
Spectacular Copeland Spode Chelsea Fantasy Bird Bone China Figurine c 1915-20

Spectacular Copeland Spode Chelsea Fantasy Bird Bone China Figurine c 1915-20

By Copeland Spode

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

A magnificent and eccentric bone china Chelsea Fantasy Bird by Copeland, Spode, inspired by Meissen

Category

Early 20th Century British Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Dorothy Doughty Mexican Feijoa and Ladybird Figurines
Dorothy Doughty Mexican Feijoa and Ladybird Figurines

Dorothy Doughty Mexican Feijoa and Ladybird Figurines

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Royal Worcester mid 20th century Feijoa and Ladybird bone china figurines by Dorothy

Category

Vintage 1950s English Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1940s Chinese Pair Foo Dog Glazed Ceramic Sculpture
1940s Chinese Pair Foo Dog Glazed Ceramic Sculpture

1940s Chinese Pair Foo Dog Glazed Ceramic Sculpture

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a pair of antique chinese figurines Foo Dog sculpture green glaze ceramic

Category

Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1950s James Mont Lamps
Pair of 1950s James Mont Lamps

Pair of 1950s James Mont Lamps

By James Mont

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful pair of 1950s hand carved Chinese figurine lamps by James Mont. The cinnabar lamp bases

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood

Chinese Unusual Song Dynasty Style Cizhou Pottery Figure, 18th Century
Chinese Unusual Song Dynasty Style Cizhou Pottery Figure, 18th Century

Chinese Unusual Song Dynasty Style Cizhou Pottery Figure, 18th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

century in China. Figurine is in good antique condition. When purchased the figurine will be carefully

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Unusual Song Dynasty Style Cizhou Pottery Figure, 18th Century
Chinese Unusual Song Dynasty Style Cizhou Pottery Figure, 18th Century

Chinese Unusual Song Dynasty Style Cizhou Pottery Figure, 18th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

wears a simple wrap around his waist. Estimated to be made in the 18th century in China. Figurine is in

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Chinese Beige Kwanyin Figurines
Pair of Chinese Beige Kwanyin Figurines

Pair of Chinese Beige Kwanyin Figurines

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Similar Chinese beige plastic robed, beaded figurine depicting the Buddhist Goddess with

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Plastic

Chinese Export Porcelain Miniature Elephant Figurine
Chinese Export Porcelain Miniature Elephant Figurine

Chinese Export Porcelain Miniature Elephant Figurine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Chinese Export porcelain figurine. In the form of a recumbent elephant resting atop an oval

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Beige Kwanyin Figurines
Pair of Chinese Beige Kwanyin Figurines

Pair of Chinese Beige Kwanyin Figurines

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Similar Chinese beige plastic robed, beaded figurine depicting the Buddhist Goddess with

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plastic

Antique Chinese Wood Hand Carved Monk Figurine
Antique Chinese Wood Hand Carved Monk Figurine

Antique Chinese Wood Hand Carved Monk Figurine

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Chinese Wood Hand Carved Monk Figurine Circa Early 20th Century Dimensions H 10” W 5

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Porcelain Figurine of Guanyin, China 19th Century
Antique Porcelain Figurine of Guanyin, China 19th Century

Antique Porcelain Figurine of Guanyin, China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

in the pictures. It is estimated to have been made in the 19th century. In China. The figurine is in

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Lidded Porcelain Elephant Figurines
Pair of Chinese Lidded Porcelain Elephant Figurines

Pair of Chinese Lidded Porcelain Elephant Figurines

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Antique Chinese olive green elephant figurines, decorated with carved detailing and pierced

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair
Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Chinese Shisa Foo Dog Figurines, A Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Shisa Polychromed Glazed Foo Dogs, also known as Fu dogs

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine
Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine

Located in Pomona, CA

These "spring palace paintings" (春宫畫), Chinese erotic porcelain figurine were historically given to

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine
Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine

Located in Pomona, CA

These "spring palace paintings" (春宫畫), Chinese erotic porcelain figurine were historically given to

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine
Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine

Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese Sancai glazed ceramic figurine depicting Yinglong, the dragon deity standing on all fours

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine
Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine

Early 20th-Century Antique Chinese Erotic Porcelain Figurine

Located in Pomona, CA

These "spring palace paintings" (春宫畫), Chinese erotic porcelain figurine were historically given to

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Attendant Figurine
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Attendant Figurine

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Attendant Figurine

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Chinese pottery attendant figurine. Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Size: Height 22

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine
Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine

Chinese Sancai Glazed Ceramic Yinglong Winged Dragon Figurine

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese Sancai glazed ceramic figurine depicting Yinglong, the dragon deity standing on all fours

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Duck Figurine Figure Couple Blue Chinese Porcelain
Vintage Duck Figurine Figure Couple Blue Chinese Porcelain

Vintage Duck Figurine Figure Couple Blue Chinese Porcelain

Located in Poperinge, BE

turquoise and purple glazed Chinese porcelain, 20th century, unmarked. These beautiful duck figurines are

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

set of 3  Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines
set of 3  Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines

set of 3 Chinese Porcelain Qing Emperor Decorative Figurines

Located in Den Haag, NL

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Chinese porcelain figurines inspired by the

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Figurine
Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Figurine

Vintage Chinese Turquoise Glazed Porcelain Figurine

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Arnel’s old Chinese man blue turquoise ceramic figurine. Chinese blue turquoise glazed

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair, Chinese Export Cloisonne Enameled Dragon Figurines on Stands
Pair, Chinese Export Cloisonne Enameled Dragon Figurines on Stands

Pair, Chinese Export Cloisonne Enameled Dragon Figurines on Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese, 20th century. A pair of Chinese export style cloisonne dragon figurines on stands. Each

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enameled Guanyin Sculpture Figurine, Strong Museum
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enameled Guanyin Sculpture Figurine, Strong Museum

Antique Chinese Cloisonné Enameled Guanyin Sculpture Figurine, Strong Museum

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Antique Chinese cloisonné enameled and carved Guanyin, or Quan Yin, sculpture or figurine features

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Turtle Tortoise Figurine 1970s
Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Turtle Tortoise Figurine 1970s

Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Turtle Tortoise Figurine 1970s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage 20th Century Blue & White Chinese Porcelain Turtle, Tortoise Figurine. Vintage Blue and

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Taoist Han Elder Man Longevity God Porcelain Figurine
Chinese Taoist Han Elder Man Longevity God Porcelain Figurine

Chinese Taoist Han Elder Man Longevity God Porcelain Figurine

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese porcelain figurine with a long beard and raised forehead, clad in yellow and blue robes and

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Pair of Chinese Qing Cloisonne Enamel Cranes Figurines
Monumental Pair of Chinese Qing Cloisonne Enamel Cranes Figurines

Monumental Pair of Chinese Qing Cloisonne Enamel Cranes Figurines

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of large antique Chinese cloisonne enamel crane figurines with long necks and legs. The

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

5 Chinese Shiwan Ceramic Polychrome Mudmen Figurines Statues 10"
5 Chinese Shiwan Ceramic Polychrome Mudmen Figurines Statues 10"

5 Chinese Shiwan Ceramic Polychrome Mudmen Figurines Statues 10"

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of 5 vintage 20th century Chinese ceramic "mud man" figurines. Wise looking men with long white

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Silver Gilt, Enamel & Turquoise Mounted Immortal Figurine
Antique Chinese Silver Gilt, Enamel & Turquoise Mounted Immortal Figurine

Antique Chinese Silver Gilt, Enamel & Turquoise Mounted Immortal Figurine

Located in Atlanta, GA

Antique Chinese Silver Gilt, Enamel & Turquoise Mounted Immortal Figurine. A very fine Chinese

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Mid 20th-Century Pair of Chinese Bronze Tang Horse Figurines
Mid 20th-Century Pair of Chinese Bronze Tang Horse Figurines

Mid 20th-Century Pair of Chinese Bronze Tang Horse Figurines

Located in Pomona, CA

This pair of statues are vintage Chinese Tang Dynasty style bronze horse figurines. The figurines

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Figurine with Musical Instrument
20th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Figurine with Musical Instrument

20th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Figurine with Musical Instrument

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonne Beauty Figurine. It was hand made from gold

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

20th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Figurine with Musical Instrument
20th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Figurine with Musical Instrument

20th Century Chinese Antique Cloisonne Figurine with Musical Instrument

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Chinese Antique Cloisonne Beauty Figurine. It was hand made from gold

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Turquoise Foo Dog Figurines - a Pair

Located in Pomona, CA

This magnificent pair of Chinese Turquoise Glazed Ceramic Lion Statuary are hand made and hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines
Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Hand Carved Green Stone Small Chinese Foo-Dogs Sculptures/Figurines

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a pair of hand carved green stone Chinese Foo-Dog sculptures/figurines. They depict a pair

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Antique hand-carved deer figurine in agate stone, China 19th Century
Antique hand-carved deer figurine in agate stone, China 19th Century

Antique hand-carved deer figurine in agate stone, China 19th Century

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an antique hand-carved figurine in agate, depicting a deer or a

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Agate

Mid-Century Modern Chinese Brown Glazed Lion Figurine
Mid-Century Modern Chinese Brown Glazed Lion Figurine

Mid-Century Modern Chinese Brown Glazed Lion Figurine

Located in Grythyttan, SE

, a symbol of strength, protection, and power in Chinese culture, comes to life in this stunning piece

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Fine Antique Chinese White Jade Fish Sculpture Figurine
1950s Fine Antique Chinese White Jade Fish Sculpture Figurine

1950s Fine Antique Chinese White Jade Fish Sculpture Figurine

Located in Chula Vista, CA

an antique decorative fish sculpture made in white stone jade. unmarked Preowned Very good vintage condition unrestored. Refer to images. 5.13 D x 1 W x 2 H

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Shiwan/Shekwan Mud Man Figurine Scholar c.1900
Antique Chinese Shiwan/Shekwan Mud Man Figurine Scholar c.1900

Antique Chinese Shiwan/Shekwan Mud Man Figurine Scholar c.1900

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese hand made mud man figurine, finely crafted and hand painted, of a standing elderly

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Hand Painted Chinese Ceramic Figurine of Shou Xing, God of Longevity

Hand Painted Chinese Ceramic Figurine of Shou Xing, God of Longevity

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Chinese Ceramic Figurine of Shou Xing brings traditional charm and symbolic meaning to interiors

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Group figurines of Journey to the West
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Group figurines of Journey to the West

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Group figurines of Journey to the West

Located in Pomona, CA

This ceramic figurine group depicts the main characters from the classic Chinese novel Journey to

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Horse Figurine
Antique Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Horse Figurine

Antique Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Horse Figurine

Located in Braintree, GB

Antique early 20th century Chinese carved lapis lazuli figurine, featuring a recumbent pose with a

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Mid 20th Century Chinese Set of Shiwan Pottery Bonsai Display Figurines
Mid 20th Century Chinese Set of Shiwan Pottery Bonsai Display Figurines

Mid 20th Century Chinese Set of Shiwan Pottery Bonsai Display Figurines

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Lovely Chinese set of Shiwan figurines. middel of 20th century. Condition

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Figurine
Vintage Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Figurine

Vintage Chinese Bronze Horse on Flying Swallow Figurine

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

in Gansu Province, China. It is described as "perfectly balanced on the one hoof which rests without

Category

Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Chinese Figurines For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Chinese figurines available for sale. The range of distinct Chinese figurines — often made from ceramic, porcelain and metal — can elevate any home. We have 319 antique and vintage Chinese figurines in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Chinese figurines available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Chinese figurines made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Royal Crown Derby Porcelain, Herend and Johann Joachim Kändler each produced beautiful Chinese figurines that are worth considering.

How Much are Chinese Figurines?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,239, while they’re typically $15 on the low end and $268,475 highest priced.
Questions About Chinese Figurines
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Chinese figurines come in all shapes and sizes. Most figures measure between 4” and 18” tall, with some being as small as 1” in height or as large as 36” (or more) in height

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One type of Chinese figurines that is quite popular is shekwan or mudware. These small handmade figurines are often called mudmen and are, not surprisingly, crafted out of mud. In the early 1950s, a new era of mudman figurines began but these are not made individually and by hand. On 1stDibs, find authentic shekwan pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    Most figurines just need a light dusting every once in a while. For a deeper cleaning to remove residue (such as nicotine or adhesives), try soaking in warm soapy water and gently washing with a soft cloth.

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2020

    Chinese figurative sculptures vary widely depending on the medium and intended use. Ornate Buddhist figures assisted ritual meditation, wooden ancestor figures embodied the lingering spirit of a relative, ceramic mingqi burial figures accompanied one’s spirit in the afterlife, and decorative export sculptures presented an idealized version of Chinese culture and beauty.