Lady Dai was a member of the Han Dynasty ruling elite, and by some minor miracle, the banner that attended her burial 2200 years ago is still lovely.
The 2200-year-old T-shaped funeral banner of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui), found draped upon her coffin. It's made of painted silk and it's over 6 feet long. Han dynasty, now on display at
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Lady Dai's Funeral Banner - 2200 Year Old Silk Tapestry
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