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Other Documents in National Palace Museum

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Other Documents in National Palace Museum

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of documents from the Qing dynasty! Here, you can explore some of the most important documents from this era. We have a variety of different documents on display here, including a Gold-leaf Tributary Document from Siam, Edicts for the Personal Rule of the T'ung-chih Emperor and Diplomatic Credentials Presented by The Great Qing Empire's Overseas Survey Envoy to The Great British Empire. These documents provide us with an insight into the diplomatic relationships between China and other countries during this time period. Come take a look at these fascinating artifacts today!

1. Diplomatic Credential Presented by the Great Qing Empire's Overseas Survey Envoy to the Great British Empire

The National Palace Museum in Taiwan has a collection of diplomatic credentials that were sent by the Qing government to other countries. These credentials were used in international negotiations or presented by envoys when they were appointed or dismissed.

2. Edicts: Edict for the Personal Rule of the T'ung-chih Emperor

An edict is an official document issued by the emperor. It starts with the phrase, "Entrusted as such by the Heavens, the Emperor hereby proclaims...." The purpose of an edict is to inform all officials, nobility, and commoners of the land about the emperor's orders.

3. Gold-leaf Tributary Document from Siam

This document is a gold-leaf tributary document from Siam. It is highly exquisite and was sent by Taksin, the king of Siam, on a tribute mission to the Qing government.

Other Curio in National Palace Museum, part2

Other Curio in National Palace Museum, part2

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of curios! Here you can explore some of the most unique and interesting artifacts from China's imperial past. Our collection includes a Round Box with Peony Decor Filled-In Lacquerware, a Cloisonne Box with Lotus Decoration, a Glass Inside-Painted Snuff Bottle with a Traveling Scene and a Pair of "Bovet" Pocket Watches with Pearls and Painted Enamel. These pieces are all incredibly detailed and tell us about the culture and lifestyle of people d
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Other Curio in National Palace Museum, part1

Other Curio in National Palace Museum, part1

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of curios! Here, you can explore some of the most unique and interesting artifacts from China's imperial past. We have a variety of different curios on display here, including a Brush Holder with Letter-reading Scene, a Silver Raft Cup of "Zhang Qian Riding a Raft" with the mark of Zhu Bishan, Ivory Balls of nested concentric layers with human figures in openwork relief, a Ch'in (Chinese unfretted zither) and a Copper-body Painted Enamel Snuff B
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Curio in National Palace Museum, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) part1

Curio in National Palace Museum, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) part1

Welcome to the National Palace Museum's collection of curios from the Qing dynasty! This collection features some of the most unique and interesting artifacts from this period, including a Planter with a coral carving of the planetary deity Kuixing, a Gilt flint case with coral-and-turquoise inlay (with carved lacquer box and Qianlong reign mark), a Bamboo Water Container in the Shape of a Lotus Leaf with signature of Zhu Sansong, a Champleve Box with Filigree Work, an Ivory Four-tiered Food-Car
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