Ancient Chinese ceramics featuring human figures could be dated back as early as to the Han Dynasty (2nd century BC). The Ailin Museum houses two rare examples of figurative sculptures from the Five Dynasties period. However, our largest collection consists of figurative ceramics and sculptures mainly from the Yuan Dynasty, followed by those from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The depiction of human figures on ancient Chinese ceramics is far more diverse in content and artistic style than one might imagine. These works cover a wide range of themes, including mythology, religion, literati and sages, historical events, warfare and daily activities, and the lifestyle of the Royal Court; In a few rare cases, artists even adopted avant-garde approaches such as criticism, realism, satire, and symbolism. Additionally, the Ailing Museum also houses a small collection of religious figures (Buddhism and Taoism). These figures often exhibit strong realistic characteristics, expressing the emotions of real people rather than using some idolized methods to depict Humanity's longing and pursuit of common sentiments, such as compassion, kindness, tolerance, and mercy. The Ailin Museum is dedicated to collecting these traditionally overlooked works of ancient Chinese ceramic art, to preserve and showcase their historical and artistic value.