Clare Gaylard Glass 

In Cambridge to see the amazing 'Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China' exhibition at the Fitzwilliam. I lived in the heart of Cambridge for three years and did my postgraduate teacher training at Hommerton College, so a visit back is always a slightly wistful thing. Trailing six children aged between fourteen and five was a practical challenge but we were all fascinated by the jade burial suits.

There were two, each comprising of more than 2000 squares of jade, the first stitched with red thread and the second more refined piece pinned with gold wire. All of us were struck by the thorough-going, highly-crafted and complex nature of this quest to conquer or appease Death.