Xin Zhui | |
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| Marquise of Dai | |
 A wax sculpture reconstruction of Xin Zhui | |
| Dynasty | Han dynasty |
| Born | c. 217 BC |
| Died | 168 or 169 BC (aged 48–49) |
| Buried | Mawangdui, Changsha, Hunan Province, China |
| Husband | Li Cang (利蒼), Marquis of Dai and Chancellor of Changsha Kingdom |
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| Chinese | 辛追 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Xin Zhui (Chinese: 辛追; [ɕín ʈʂwéɪ]; c. 217 BC–168 or 169 BC), also known as Lady Dai or the Marquise of Dai, was a Chinese noblewoman. She was the wife of Li Cang (利蒼), the Marquis of Dai, and Chancellor of the Changsha Kingdom, during the Western Han dynasty of ancient China. Her tomb, containing her well-preserved remains and 1,400 artifacts, was discovered in 1971 at Mawangdui, Changsha, Hunan, China. Her body and belongings are currently under the care of the Hunan Museum;[1] artifacts from her tomb were displayed in Santa Barbara and New York City in 2009.[2][3] Her body is notable as being one of the most well preserved mummies ever found.[2]
- ^ "The Exhibition of "Noble Tombs at Mawangdui" attracts interesting in New York". Hunan Museum. 5 March 2009.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
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