According to the Ming code, local officials used xiangwen to report to their superiors. The composition of the xiangwen was complicated and could not bypass immediate superiors. Whenever a xiangwen was issued, a response had to be sent with instructions for the reporting officials to follow.
- Item No.
- 035222
- Period
- A.D.1639, Ming dynasty
- Dimensions
- 63x77.5cm
- Materials
- paper