Funeral Banner of Lady Dai (dec 20, 180 BC – oct 10, 180 BC)
Description:
180 BCEPainted 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
Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 20, 180 BC
oct 10, 180 BC
~ 2 months and 11 days