We just learned about the Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng.
Another ancient Chinese work of art is the Jade Burial Suit.
In ancient times in China, people believed that if you were buried in a suit of Jade after you died, it could help you in the afterlife, and protect you from evil.
Jade is expensive, so only the truly rich people like princes or emperors could afford to be covered in a whole suit of jade.
Usually it was small squares of jade with holes in the edges and string used to tie them all together.
Sometimes there was artwork or carvings in the jade.
(from: wikipedia - jade burial suit)
(from: wikipedia - jade burial suit)
(from: wikipedia - jade burial suit)
(from: wikipedia - jade burial suit)
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