sep 28, 180 BC - Funeral banner of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui)

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180 BCE
Painted silk.
Han Dynasty, China
• 2nd imperial chinese dynasty
• Found in the tombs of high ranking Han official husband, wife and son
• Buried in three nesting coffins
• Silk banner found in the tomb
• Banner was made of silk, laid atop coffin

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