The Han Dynasty mural tomb at Yingchengzi in Dalian is a multi-chamber brick tomb dating from the Xin Dynasty to the early Eastern Han period.The murals are primarily found on the interior and exterior of the tomb door,as well as on the north,east,and south walls of the main chamber.The most significant image of ascension is located on the north wall of the main chamber,and it can be divided into the upper and the lower parts.The mural images not only reflect the Han people's longing for the ascension of the soul but also represent a clear shift in tomb murals from the Xin Dynasty to the early Eastern Han period.This shift marks a departure from placing the hope for the soul's ascension entirely in the hands of imaginary deities,instead focusing more on earthly life.The mural suggests that the deceased's accomplishments and virtues during their lifetime are seen as the fundamental guarantee for the smooth ascension of their soul.
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