An Imperial edict from the Tongzhi reign

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Period Tongzhi period (1862-1874) Description Issued on the 9th day of October in the 11th year of Tongzhi Emperor’s (同治, r. 1862-1874) reign, this imperial edict (Shengzhi) grants the Rank of Honor to the parents of E’lehebu, the Military Governor of Chahar province. Dimensions 465 x 32.5 cm Literature The imperial edict was a gaoming—an honorary certificate or appointment bestowed by the emperor upon officials and their families.

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