Funeral Banner of Lady Dai (20 dic 180 anni a. C. – 10 ottob 180 anni a. C.)

Descrizione:

180 BCE
Painted silk.
Han Dynasty, China

Found in the tombs of high-ranking Han official Marquis of Dai, his wife (Lady Dai) and their son.
Made of silk
Found on top of inner most coffin
Not quite sure about function; but know there is a connection to the afterlife.
Significance:
Early example of pictorial art
Features earliest known portrait

Divided into four registers

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