An Imperial edict from the Shunzhi reign

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Period Shunzhi period (1644-1661) Description Issued on the 26th day of January in the 9th year of Shunzhi Emperor’s (顺治, r. 1644-1661) reign, this imperial edict (Shengzhi) grants Guangtai, son of Wuneiher, the right to inherit his father’s hereditary title of Third-Class Duke. Dimensions 486 x 32 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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