江米人
jiāng​mǐ​rén

dough figurine

江米人 jiāng​mǐ​rén
dough figurine
A traditional figurine sculpted from steamed glutinous rice flour dough; often used as toys or decorations. Legend attributes their origin to 诸葛亮 zhū​gě​liàng creating them to appease the spirits of the Lu River. Also known as 捏面人 niē​miàn​rén
dough figurine artisan
A person who uses steamed glutinous rice dough, colors, and specialized tools to mold various figures

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