Mawangdui silk banner from tomb no1

The painting on silk depicts the heaven (upper part), the human realm (middle part), and the netherworld (bottom part).

Heaven:

• Nüwa, depicted as a human with a serpent's body
• Sun with its golden crow
• Another eight suns in the Fusang tree
• Toad on the moon
• Chang'e flying to the moon
• Heavenly gate separating heaven and earth as well as its gatekeepers

Human realm:

• Xin Zhui (the deceased occupant of the tomb), accompanied by three maids of honor and welcomed by two minor officials, traveling over the road to heaven
• People who are offering sacrifices and prayers in a memorial service

Netherworld:

• Giant that stands on the back of whales while holding up earth