Papercut is an art form Same as picturely created in China. Around the first century A.D., the Chinese invented that most flexible, versatile and adaptable of materials -- paper. The first papercut can be traced date back to the period known as the Northern and Southern Dynasties (A.D. 386-581). In the T'ang Dynasty (A.D. 618-906) papercuts are the subject of a poem by the poet Ts'ui Tao-yung and from other sources of this period they are described as being used to decorate plants and worn by ladies in their hair in form of butterflies and flowers.

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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

This artwork is a set of 10 paper-cut traditional Chinese pottery figurines, which showcases the essence of ancient Chinese pottery figurine art.

These paper-cut works are predominantly red in color and depict various pottery figurine characters in different postures.

Not only do these paper-cut works have high artistic value, but they also carry rich historical significance.

They reflect the development process of ancient Chinese pottery figurine art, as well as the social customs, religious beliefs, and aesthetic concepts of that time.

By appreciating these paper-cut works, we can better understand the unique charm and rich connotations of ancient Chinese culture.