Source: CCTV.com

04-14-2009 09:06

A Song Dynasty mural depicting scenes of Chinese medicine has been removed from its old site for further inspection. The murals are among a number of recent archaeological finds in northwest China's Shaanxi province.

A Song Dynasty mural depicting scenes of Chinese medicine has been removed from its old site for further inspection.

The murals were found on the walls of a tomb unearthed this March in the local Hancheng City. The ancient tomb contains a bed made of hard wood and bricks. The murals are in bold colors and pristine condition. They depict a man holding Chinese herbs, and another holding Taiping Royal Prescriptions, the most famous Song Dynasty medicine book. The scene will allow scientists to date the tomb to the later period in the Northern Song Dynasty, around 900 years from now.

The adjacent fresco depicts an opera performance.

The adjacent fresco depicts an opera performance. It's considered the most complete opera scene from the Song Dynasty. The tomb, located seven meters beneath the ground, was moved to the local Cultural Relics Research Center for further inspection.

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Editor:Zhao Yanchen