Jade Deed of Land, 6th year of Jianchu reign (81), Eastern Han Dynasty. Length 7.3 cm, Width 4.6 cm © Shanghai Museum 

The Deed of Land is a purchase proof made of various mediums. It is a type of grave goods that serves as a document claiming the deceased's ownership of the burial ground. The present item is the only jade of its kind found so far. It features inscriptions on both sides, recording on obverse the fact that Miying, the tomb master, bought this burial ground in the 6th year of the Jianchu reign (81 CE), as well as the transaction details, including the size of the property and the witnesses' names.