
The Court Girdle Worn by the Emperor
1736-1795
Leng Jian
EAS
A page of "The Illustrated Regulations for Ceremonial Paraphernalia of the Present Dynasty", an illustrated manuscript commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor (r.1736-1795). The book consists of six parts - ceremonial vessels, scientific equipments, dress, musical instruments, insignia, and weaponry, containing more than 1300 leaves of illustrations and explanatory texts. It shows the court gridle worn by the Emperor. The text is arranged in ten columns.
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