The funerary practices of ancient China reserved an important role to the tomb, the link between two existences. Thus the care taken in decorating the mortuary chamber included placing figurines crafted in wood or terra-cotta beside the deceased to ensure him/her a comfortable sojourn in the beyond.
This image of a Tang Dynasty court lady, exceptionally well preserved, allows to appreciate the details of the costume and makeup of the women of the time.
With 5500 sqm of permanent galleries and three unique historical venues, the Musée Guimet is the ideal location for film shooting and camerawork, from movies to fashion projects.
Today the musée Guimet presents to its visitors masterpieces whose origins range from Afghanistan to Japan, including China, India and Southeast Asia. It is the repository of the late 19th-century great French scientific and archaeological expeditions.
