Several ancient caldrons have been found in an ancient tomb, confirming the belief that it belonged to a deposed emperor from the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24), archaeologists announced on Wednesday.

Nine ding, or ancient caldrons, were found during the latest excavation of the tomb of Haihunhou (Marquis of Haihun) in East China's Jiangxi province, said Yang Jun, who led the archaeological project.

"The number nine was only used by Chinese emperors in early feudal times, and it is common for tombs of emperors to be called nine-ding tombs," said Yang.