Smarthistory: Funeral banner of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui) by DR. JENNIFER N. MCINTIRE

NYP: Nobody knows why this ancient mummy is so well preserved

GUIDING QUESTIONS:

• Where was the funeral banner of Lady Dai found within her tomb?

• What are the two main theories as to what the FUNCTION of this object was?

• What are the two primary reasons why the Funeral Banner of Lady Dai is considered an important work of Chinese art?

• Know the four basic descriptions of the four registers of the funeral banner of Lady Dai.

• What are the moon in the top register emblematic of?

... Please check out the article about her JUICY "mummy" so ... so ... so ... odd!