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While Yuan Dynasty porcelain is often viewed in terms of daily use or trade, its presence in tombs and burial sites reveals its significance in funerary practices. Examining the use of these pieces in burial contexts provides insights into Yuan beliefs about death and the afterlife. The symbolic role of ceramics in funeral rituals is very important and provides valuable insights into this important aspect of the Yuan Dynasty. Yuan Dynasty porcelain pieces, particularly smaller bowls and vases, have been found in tombs, suggesting their use as grave goods, intended to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. These objects indicate the social status of the deceased and also demonstrate the value of porcelain in the culture of the time. The presence of these pieces in tombs suggests an association of ceramics with the spiritual realm. The types of porcelain found in tombs can vary, reflecting the social status of the deceased. Higher ranking individuals were often buried with finer and more elaborate pieces. The choice of what objects were buried with the deceased often indicates the social and economic status of the person being interred. The placement of porcelain within the tomb could also have had symbolic meaning, related to beliefs about the afterlife and the journey of the soul. The careful arrangement of the objects in the tomb reveals insights into burial customs and religious beliefs. In conclusion, the use of Yuan Dynasty porcelain in funeral and burial practices reveals its significance as more than just an object of beauty, but as an item that held spiritual and cultural meaning, accompanying the deceased in their journey to the next world. The presence of these objects in burial sites provides a unique window into the religious and social beliefs of the time. |
Tag : Yuan Porcelain Funerals, Chinese Burial Practices, Funerary Objects, Grave Goods, Afterlife Beliefs
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