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In Photos: Ancient Tomb of 'Grand Lady' Discovered in China

Author: By Owen Jarus | From: livescience | Release time：2018-10-17 17:32 | Views: 887 | Publisher: 武子 |

Summary: Final resting placeCredit: Photo courtesy Chinese Cultural RelicsArchaeologists in China have uncovered the tomb of a 900 year-old "Grand Lady," as writing found in her tomb calls her, in China. The inner coffin of the Grand Lady is shown here.

Final resting place

Credit: Photo courtesy Chinese Cultural Relics

Archaeologists in China have uncovered the tomb of a 900 year-old "Grand Lady," as writing found in her tomb calls her, in China. The inner coffin of the Grand Lady is shown here. It contains paintings of the Grand Lady wearing different clothes and accessories, archaeologists believe.

Home in eternity

Credit: Photo courtesy Chinese Cultural Relics

The Grand Lady was buried with many interesting artifacts including this model of a wooden house. The house has a courtyard and three rooms. Altogether it is about 34 cm (13.4 inches) wide and 19.6 cm (7.7 inches) in height. Tiny models of a table and chair were found inside the house.

Staggering detail

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This silver pendant, found within the Grand Lady's coffin, has an image that depicts two dragons who are shown chasing pearls archaeologists say. It's about 9.4 cm (3.7 inches) long and 7.1 cm (2.8 inches) wide.

Entertainment included

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Numerous figurines were found in the Grand Lady's tomb. The figurines of 10 female music performers who are wearing masks are shown in this photo. They are made of wood.

High society

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This wooden figurine shows four men carrying a sedan chair. A high ranking person in China would have been carried around in a chair like this.

To protect and serve

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The photo shows several wooden figurines, found in the tomb, that depict warriors and servants.

Beauty divine

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One of the silver hairpins that the Grand Lady was buried with. It is 20.4 cm (8 inches) long and is in the shape of flowers and leaves.

Identifying marks

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