Horse motifs in China's intangible cultural heritage
chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-02-06 09:00
Dough figurine — national intangible cultural heritage
Dough figurines, or dough modeling, made from flour and glutinous rice flour, date back over 1,300 years.
Often depicting animals, myths and historical stories, they are finely crafted and treated to prevent cracking, insects and mold. The artworks offer valuable insight into Chinese folk customs and art.
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