Tomb Rituals in Han Dynasty Pictorial Stone Reliefs: Depictions of Historical Figures

Archaeological reports show that about 70% of Han dynasty pictorial stone sites feature historical figures, revealing a significant yet understudied aspect of tomb ritual practice (muji yishi). This study examines how these depictions may reflect ritual characteristics and their relationship to temp...

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Published in:	Religions
Main Authors:	Duan, Shaohua, Wang, Xiaoyang, Cao, Yanli
Format:	Articles
Published:	2026
Subjects:	Chinese pictorial stone reliefs ; historical figures ; temple rituals ; tomb rituals ; Articles
Online Access:	View article (DOI: 10.3390/rel17040470)