Silk-padded robe with Chang Shou (longevity) embroidery on a crimsonpurple juan (plain weave silk) ground
Western Han dynasty (202 BCE – 8)
Unearthed in 1972 at Han Tomb M1, Mawangdui, Changsha, Hunan
Collection of Hunan Museum
Garment L: 130 cm; Sleeve L: 232 cm; Cuff W: 24 cm; Waist W: 58 cm; Hem W: 66 cm

Cinnabar silk gauze gloves with lozenge pattern
Western Han dynasty (202 BCE – 8)
Unearthed in 1972 at Han Tomb M1, Mawangdui, Changsha, Hunan
Collection of Hunan Museum
L: 25 cm; Upper part W: 8.2 cm; Lower part W: 9.9 cm

Padded socks
Western Han dynasty (202 BCE – 8)
Unearthed in 1972 at Han Tomb M1, Mawangdui, Changsha, Hunan
Collection of Hunan Museum
Bottom L: 23.4 cm; H: 22.5 cm