Upon its discovery, Lady Dai’s tomb was in a remarkable state of preservation with wooden objects and silks in near perfect condition, as though immune to the ravages of time
Han dynasty
A single ladle can reveal a lot about the Han dynasty
Ladle
Chinese artisans produced plain perforated disks, but their origin and purpose is not entirely known.
Disk (bi) with knobs, feline, and dragon
The Han dynasty was a pivotal period in the history of China—many foundations were laid for enduring aspects of Chinese society.
Han dynasty (206 B.C.E.–220 C.E.), an introduction
Excavated from an ancient tomb, this opulent silk banner features the earliest known portrait in Chinese painting.
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