An Imperial edict from the Xuantong reign

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Period Xuantong period (1909-1911) Description Issued in September in the 1st year of Xuantong Emperor’s (宣统, r. 1909-1911) reign, this imperial edict (Shengzhi) grants the Rank of Honor to the grandparents of Yan Enlu, the Expectant Ministry Secretary and Doctor of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. Dimensions 237 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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