Examines the archaeological discoveries found in the Mawangdui tomb complex, including the remarkably well-preserved body of Lady Dai, and the hundreds of artifacts she and her family were buried with over 2,000 years ago.
Content Note
Introduction : face-to-face with lady dai -- Excavation of a time capsule -- The mysterious cadaver -- A house underground -- All the comforts of home -- Lady Dai's silk treasures -- Library of silk and bamboo -- Conclusion : time capsule of Mawangdui -- Historical note : legacy of the Qin and Han dynasties.