As I looked at these Han Dynasty funerary 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 might be part of a Han Dynasty tomb entrance. The pillar on the left shows an image that appears to be a human-like being holding a stone tablet while sitting atop a pillar. I couldn't read what was on this tablet, so I couldn't get it translated. I noticed that it looks like there are four characters engraved on it. Since languages ​​change over time, I found it difficult to decipher the message. I found that many of these inscriptions pertain to the person buried at the site. The pillar on the right shows an image that appears to be a human-like being holding something with its hands. These sculptures appear to be in breathing form due to the oversized stomach; indicating air in the stomach resulting from inhalation. It appears that these sculptures also have high relief images. They are sculpted all the way around instead of having a stand. It also appeared that these sculptures had never had paint or lacquer on them. This is indicative of the lack of remains on the sculptures. The pillars on which these human-like beings sat have intricate details. The one on the left has more details to view. I assume this is because over time the details may have worn away. Based on my examination of this sculpture, I believe this detail comes from the fact that it was molded or perhaps carved. Art Research I have researched other funerary pillars that have been discovered from the Han Dynasty era. I discovered one that was a decoration... half of paper... fine bronzes, lacquer and jades used in court life were buried, and the ritual vessels lost their importance. In the late Han Dynasty (1st-2nd century AD), replicas of buildings and other aspects of daily life were placed in tombs. In northern China, during the Han Dynasty, hollow clay bricks were used to build the small rectangular chambers of underground tombs. The assembled doors, pillars and architrave reconstruct the entrance to this chamber. Before firing, the terracotta was imprinted with images of great strength, coming from everyday life and mythology. This combination of arguments reflects a dualistic view of the human soul: separating at death, one part of the soul was thought to remain in the earthly grave, while the other ascended to a heaven. This is the realm of ancestral spirits and special beings who have achieved immortality.