China First Lantern

Visitors view a replica of changxin Palace Lantern, a first-class cultural relic unearthed from the tomb of Dou Wan, wife of Emperor Jingwang Liu Sheng, in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, June 24, 2022. It is praised as "China's first lantern" for its exquisite shape and unique design. Changxin Palace Lantern (replica) is 48 cm high. It was unearthed in 1968 from the tomb of Dou Wan, wife of Liu Sheng, King Jing of Zhongshan, Mancheng city. Changxin Palace lantern is a precious national treasure of the Western Han Dynasty. The inside of the lamp is hollow, and the dust generated when burning enters the lamp body along the sleeve, which can effectively prevent air pollution. The lantern's disc also turns to adjust the brightness and Angle of the light.