According to the Qing code, Veritable Records were written in three languages: Manchurian, Chinese, and Mongolian. Five copies were made and stored in different locations. The one kept at Mukden, the original capital of the Manchus, would be wrapped in a specific wrapper with dragon design as this sketch.
- Item No.
- 154084
- Period
- A.D.1863, Qing dynasty
- Dimensions
- 117.4x123.6cm
- Materials
- paper
