File:Mawangdui silk banner from tomb no1.jpg
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Summary
The painting on silk depicts the heaven (upper part), the human realm (middle part), and the netherworld (bottom part).
Heaven:
- Nüwa--depicted as a human with a serpent's body--is seen at the center.
- The sun with its crow is seen at the right.
- There are another eight suns depicted on the right.
- The hare and toad on the moon is depicted on the left.
- Chang'e flying towards the moon is depicted on the left.
- A heavenly gate separating heaven and earth is depicted.
- Dragons and guardians are depicted.
Human realm:
- Xin Zhui--the deceased occupant of the tomb--is depicted traveling over the road to heaven, while being accompanied by three maids of honor and welcomed by minor officials.
- Two dragons interlocked by a jade disk are depicted.
- Xin Zhui's family is seen offering sacrifices and prayers.
Netherworld:
- Depicted here is a giant that stands on the back of whales while holding up earth.
Licensing
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| current | 06:51, 22 December 2016 | | 903 × 2,250 (1.51 MB) | 127.0.0.1 (talk) | <div class="description"> <p>The painting on silk depicts the heaven (upper part), the human realm (middle part), and the netherworld (bottom part). </p> <p><b>Heaven:</b> </p> <ul> <li>Nüwa--depicted as a human with a serpent's body--is seen at the center.</li> <li>The sun with its crow is seen at the right.</li> <li>There are another eight suns depicted on the right.</li> <li>The hare and toad on the moon is depicted on the left. </li> <li>Chang'e flying towards the moon is depicted on the left.</li> <li>A heavenly gate separating heaven and earth is depicted.</li> <li>Dragons and guardians are depicted.</li> </ul> <p><b>Human realm:</b> </p> <ul> <li>Xin Zhui--the deceased occupant of the tomb--is depicted traveling over the road to heaven, while being accompanied by three maids of honor and welcomed by minor officials.</li> <li>Two dragons interlocked by a jade disk are depicted.</li> <li>Xin Zhui's family is seen offering sacrifices and prayers. </li> </ul> <p><b>Netherworld:</b> </p> <ul><li>Depicted here is a giant that stands on the back of whales while holding up earth.</li></ul> </div> |
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