Fragments of Changsha: Medieval China in Miniature

Experience the world of medieval China through the imaginative artistry of miniature ceramic figurines. This exhibit features dozens of ceramic
figurines in the Changsha style, a type of pottery manufactured in southern China from the 8th to the 10th centuries CE. The figurines represent a range of subjects including domestic animals,
mythological creatures, commoners, elites, and esoteric symbols. This exhibit features original research by WFU students, including honors research conducted by Michelle Ye. Their work explores themes of miniaturization, ancient technology, and the culture of medieval China that inspired the figurines.