The elite men and women of the Han dynasty enjoyed an opulent lifestyle that could stretch into the afterlife. Today, the well-furnished tombs of the elite give us a glimpse of the luxurious goods they treasured and enjoyed. Take a look into Lady Dai's tomb to understand the beliefs they held about the afterlife.

Concepts

china, chinese art, southeast asia, culture

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Additional Tags

afterlife, han dynasty, khan academy, lady dai, marquis of dai

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
• The intended use for this resource is Instructional