The Shangluo District-Head’s Tomb of Ming Dynasty is located in Beiliwang village of the southern Xi’an.It was brick-constructed,composing of a chamber,a terraced tomb passage and three niches.The 1 5-year old occup...The Shangluo District-Head’s Tomb of Ming Dynasty is located in Beiliwang village of the southern Xi’an.It was brick-constructed,composing of a chamber,a terraced tomb passage and three niches.The 1 5-year old occupant is a family member of Qin Seignior.The burial objects are mostly wood-made,including painted figures,wooden wares and furniture.Most significantly,a total 24 wood figures,which were deliberately carved,marked the first discovery of wooden figurines in the Ming burials in the Xi’an region.The excavation of this tomb provides important information for the study of Ming mortuary system,wood-carving technology and costumes.展开更多
文摘The Shangluo District-Head’s Tomb of Ming Dynasty is located in Beiliwang village of the southern Xi’an.It was brick-constructed,composing of a chamber,a terraced tomb passage and three niches.The 1 5-year old occupant is a family member of Qin Seignior.The burial objects are mostly wood-made,including painted figures,wooden wares and furniture.Most significantly,a total 24 wood figures,which were deliberately carved,marked the first discovery of wooden figurines in the Ming burials in the Xi’an region.The excavation of this tomb provides important information for the study of Ming mortuary system,wood-carving technology and costumes.
