“Jade suits were the most important of the jade burial goods used in the Han dynasty. This suit is the earliest and most elaborate one discovered. It is formed of 4,248 pieces of jade knotted together with gold wire. Unlike other jade suits, which typically use inferior jade, this one was created with high-quality jade polished to a glossy sheen. The suit was constructed in parts corresponding to the parts of the body, which were then sewn together using red silk. The suit was found in pieces and has been reconstructed using modern silk and gold.”
Jade burial suit with gold thread. Excavated in 1994- 1995 from the tomb of a king of Chu at Lion Mountain.
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Out of this World
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This really is out of this world.
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Literally. 🙂
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Wow!
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Thanks. 🙂
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This is amazing. I had to go googling this, so fascinating. Thank you Maverick.
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Thanks Holly, you’re very welcome. 🙂
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I was blown away to learn there is gold thread holding those jade mosaics together. Fascinating. I always learn something here Maverick.
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Yeah, grave robbers would take the gold and leave the jade.
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So bizarre and so fantastic! Never heard of this Maverick, great choice!
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Thanks Tina, it was really weird. 🙂
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I can’t imagine the skill that would have been required. And I guess it would have to be done quickly to be included in the grave.
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It is pretty amazing.
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