Ancient China

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Across
  1. 1. – Formal acts performed for religious or cultural purposes.
  2. 5. – Hollow containers used to hold liquids or offerings.
  3. 7. – Decorative objects meant to beautify or symbolize.
  4. 9. – Precious green mineral highly valued in ancient Chinese culture.
  5. 11. protective powers – Mystical abilities said to guard against harm.
  6. 12. vessels – Ancient metal containers used in ceremonial rites.
  7. 13. – The yin-soul in Chinese tradition, tied to the body after death.
  8. 14. of buildings – Miniature structures placed in tombs to serve the dead.
  9. 17. – Supernatural beings or essences beyond the physical world.
  10. 19. – Guardian figures from Buddhist tradition who ward off evil.
  11. 20. plug – Gemstone piece placed in bodily orifices to preserve the spirit.
Down
  1. 2. – Glossy finishes used to decorate and preserve objects.
  2. 3. – Objects used for offense or defense in combat.
  3. 4. – The yang-soul believed to ascend to heaven.
  4. 6. – Family members from generations past.
  5. 8. models – Clay representations of people, animals, or structures.
  6. 9. cicadas – Insect-shaped amulets placed in the mouth of the deceased.
  7. 10. – “Spirit objects” buried with the dead for use in the afterlife.
  8. 15. pendants – Decorative charms carved in the likeness of creatures.
  9. 16. bronzes – Exquisitely crafted metal artifacts from antiquity.
  10. 18. eye covers – Stone discs placed over the eyes in burial rites.