Qin and Han Dynasties

Qin Dynasty (221 - 206 BC)
Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)


Dou Wan and Liu Sheng Tomb
Title: Liu Sheng Tomb
Artist: Unknown
Location(Architecture):
Culture of Origin: Han China
Medium: N/A
Patron: N/A
Approximate Date: 113 BC
Description:
Both Liu Sheng and his wife Dou Wan were buried in jade costumes. Jade is believed to be a symbol of immortality. This fact is again another proof of that the people in Han Dynasty was concerned about immortality.

Tomb at Mawangdui
Title: Tomb at Mawangdui
Artist: Unknown
Location(Architecture): Mawangdui, China
Culture of Origin: Han China
Medium: N/A
Patron: N/A
Approximate Date: 180 BC
Description:
The tomb consisted of multiple layers: a layer of white clay, a layer of charcoal and several layers of lacquered wood. Also the tomb was vacuumed with fire. Therefore the body of Lady Dai was conserved very well. In the tomb of lady Dai archeologist found a T-formed piece of painted silk. The picture on the script is believed to be a guide for a soul of Dai to transport to an upper world (world of immortality).