New Technologies for Studying Ancient Chinese Artifacts: A Case Study of the Mawangdui Tombs

Liu Qi graduated from China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), with majors in Stratigraphy and Paleontology. He currently works at The Research and Exhibition Center of Mawangdui Han Tombs, Hunan Museum, as well as the Hunan Key Laboratory of Archaeometry and Conservation Science where he serves as the Academic Secretary. His work focuses on scientific archaeological analysis and the study and curation of material culture of the Han Dynasty. His primary research interests include ancient gemstones, glass ornaments, ancient pigments and dyes, the deterioration processes and products of cultural relics, and the cultural and commercial exchanges along the Maritime Silk Road during the Han Dynasty.

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