Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Chinese Tomb Murals

Chinese archaeologist working in Suzhou, near Shanghai, have uncovered a military officer's tomb of the 6th century CE decorated with lovely murals. Above, a guard standing by the entrance.

Trumpeters at the entrance to the inner chamber.

The officer and his wife.

Hairstyles of the female attendants.

Celestial Scarlet Bird. More at Livescience.

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