An Imperial edict from the Daoguang reign

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Period Daoguang period (1821-1850) Description Issued on the 10th day of October in the 15th year of Daoguang Emperor’s (道光, r. 1821-1850) reign, this imperial edict (Shengzhi) promotes Wen Qing from Right Vice Minister of Rites to Right Vice Minister of Revenue and grants the Lady of the First Rank to his wife, Lady Tatala. Dimensions 520 x 33 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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