Replicas of Tang Dynasty Murals

Replicas of Tang Dynasty Murals

　　Tourist commodities meticulously replicated by Xi’an craft artisans based on murals unearthed from Tang Dynasty tombs. The tomb murals primarily feature human figures and can be broadly categorized by content into ceremonial processions, court life, aristocratic households, Sino-foreign exchanges, farming and animal husbandry, such as horseback riding scenes, hunting expeditions, imperial court processions, palace maidens, bird-watching and cicada-catching paintings, polo game scenes, as well as depictions of farming, herding, labor, stables, and hay storage in the Tang era. These offer valuable visual insights into Tang Dynasty palace architecture, ceremonial systems, international interactions, social customs, attire, modes of production, sports equipment, the extravagance of royalty and nobility, the hardships of laborers, and the artistic techniques of Tang painting. Key replicas include the “Ladies’ Painting” from the tomb of Princess Yongtai, the “Hunting Procession” and “Polo Game” from the tomb of Prince Zhanghuai, and the “Ceremonial Procession” from the tomb of Prince Yide.