Celadon glazed sheep, Three Kingdoms period (220-280), 33.2 cm tall, plump in stature, with a circular hole on the top of its head, speculated to be a candle holder. Unearthed from a tomb of Zhu Ran’s family member(s), Maanshan, Anhui Province. (courtesy...

tomb-guardian figurine, Three Kingdoms period (220-280), 23 cm tall, with a beard, erect ears, and a tongue that extends to the feet. Unearthed from a tomb of Zhu Ran’s family member(s), Maanshan, Anhui Province. (Courtesy Zhai Xiang)