Stone animal carving in China has a history spanning thousands of years, beginning as early as the Neolithic period and developing through major dynasties such as the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing. These carvings were not made purely for decoration. They served clear cultural and functional roles, appearing in tombs, temples, bridges, city gates, imperial roads, and architectural foundations, where they symbolized protection, order, and harmony between humans and nature. Animals were chos
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Stone animal carving in China has a history spanning thousands of years, beginning as early as the Neolithic period and developing through major dynasties such as the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing. These carvings were not made purely for decoration. They served clear cultural and functional roles, appearing in tombs, temples, bridges, city gates, imperial roads, and architectural foundations, where they symbolized protection, order, and harmony between humans and nature. Animals were chos
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