Looking at these Han Dynasty tomb pillars, I noticed that the tops of their heads were flat. This indicated to me that they may have been used as a support system to hold something up. This led me to believe that they were perhaps part of an entrance to a Han Dynasty tomb. The left pillar shows an image of what appears to be a human being holding a stone tablet while sitting atop a pillar. I couldn't read what was on that tablet, so I couldn't get it translated. I noticed that there appears to be four characters engraved on it. As languages ​​change over time, I had difficulty deciphering the message. I discovered that many of these inscriptions relate to the person who was buried at the site. The right pillar shows an image that appears to be a human being holding something with his hands. These sculptures appear to be breath-shaped due to their oversized bellies; indicating air in the stomach following inhalation. These sculptures also appear to have high relief images. They are carved all the way around instead of having a backing. These sculptures also appeared to have never been painted or lacquered. This is indicative of the lack of remains on the sculptures. The pillars on which these human beings sat have intricate details. The one on the left has more details to see. I suppose it's because over time the details may have faded. Based on my examination of this sculpture, I believe this detail is from a stamping or possibly a carving.Artistic ResearchI have been researching other tomb pillars discovered during the Han Dynasty era. I discovered one that was a decoration...... middle of paper...... fine bronzes, lacquerware and jades used in court life were buried, and ritual vessels lost their importance. By the end of the Han dynasty (first-second century AD), replicas of buildings and other aspects of daily life were placed in tombs. In northern China during the Han dynasty, hollow terracotta bricks were used to construct the small rectangular chambers of underground tombs. The assembled doors, pillars and lintels recreate the entrance to such a room. Before firing, the terracotta was imbued with powerful images from daily life and mythology. This combination of subjects reflects a dualistic view of the human soul: separated at death, one part of the soul was thought to remain in the earthly tomb, while the other ascended to heaven. It is the realm of ancestral spirits and special beings who have achieved immortality..