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Why did ancient Chinese emperors use jade coffins?
Because of their belief in the magical properties of jade, ancient Chinese nobles were often buried in jade coffins sewn with gold or silver thread.
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Because of their belief in the magical properties of jade, ancient Chinese nobles were often buried in jade coffins sewn with gold or silver thread.
Researchers found a jade phoenix in the tomb of Phụ Hảo, the empress of the Shang Dynasty (1600 - 1100 BC).