Life and Afterlife: Selections of Ancient Chinese Art from the King Collection

Ceramic figure of small dog

Unidentified artist, Han Dynasty, Figurine (of dog), 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE, celadon glazed earthenware, 12 1/2 x 13 x 4 1/2 inches, Gift of Warren and Shirley King, CU Art Museum, University of Colorado Boulder, 2012.12.08a, Photo: Jeff Wells, © CU Art Museum, University of Colorado Boulder

Animal pen with pig inside

Unidentified artist, Han Dynasty, Figurine (of pigsty), 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE, celadon glazed earthenware, 9 x 10 1/2 dia. inches, Gift of Warren and Shirley King, CU Art Museum, University of Colorado Boulder, 2012.12.03ab, Photo: Jeff Wells, © CU Art Museum, University of Colorado Boulder

Bronze death mask with hoop earring

Unidentified artist, Liao Dynasty, Funerary Mask, 10th – 12th century CE, bronze, 7 inches, Gift of Warren and Shirley King, CU Art Museum, University of Colorado Boulder, 2012.12.75a, Photo: Jeff Wells, © CU Art Museum, University of Colorado Boulder

Life and Afterlife: Selections of Ancient Chinese Art From the King Collection

February 12–June 25, 2016

From elegant porcelain vessels enjoyed by the living to charming pottery statuettes created to serve the dead, dating to China’s prehistoric beginnings through its classic imperial dynasties. Gain insight into Chinese life as it evolved, as well as a better understanding of Chinese views of the afterlife.ÌýÌý Ìý

Curated by Virginia Bower, independent curator and adjunct associate professor, University of the Arts, Philadelphia.

This exhibition is generously supported by CU Boulder Student Arts and Cultural Enrichment fees, and CU Art Museum members.

View images of the exhibition installation here.