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Congratulatory Memorial (Biao) to the Empress Dowager from Emperor Daoguang
Congratulatory Memorial (Biao) to the Empress Dowager from Emperor Daoguang
Congratulatory Memorial (Biao) to the Empress Dowager from Emperor Daoguang
Congratulatory Memorial (Biao) to the Empress Dowager from Emperor Daoguang
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Congratulatory Memorial (Biao) to the Empress Dowager from Emperor Daoguang

According to the Qing code, officials submitted congratulatory memorials to the emperor and empress dowager on Three Imperial Festivals: the New Year’s Day, Winter Solstice, and Emperor’s birthday. The emperor also sent congratulatory memorials to the empress dowager on festive occasions. The congratulatory memorials were written in fine regular script and a golden post was tagged on it, bearing the dates and imperial seal.
Item No.
153979
Period
1841
Dimensions
30.5x237cm
Materials
paper

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