Clay Figurines

Clay figurine is one of antiquated folk arts in China. The clay is taken as raw material and manually kneaded into a figurine and the sculptures are mainly the characters and animals. Clay figurines as an art form have a long history in China. In the past, they were commonly fashioned to serve as toys, home ornaments, or symbols of particular spiritual significance. You will primarily find two types of clay figurines. One is made by hand and the other is molded. The molded ones are course and make good toys for children. The ones made by hand are delicate and offer a variety of characters that are based on either Chinese culture or traditional Chinese opera.