Minneapolis Institute of Art
Imperial Altar Banner
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- Date
- Yongzhong period (1723–1735)
- Medium
- Silk
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 16764
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
While these silk banners would have only been used by the imperial court within the Forbidden City, their context was similar to this; flanking a shrine or an ancestor portrait above an altar table. The poetic verse invokes a heavenly constellation along with a wish for the emperor's longevity. The banners read from right to left: The court glows in rose color when the torches are lighted; May the exalted one enjoy long life forever and ever and ever; May he always see the light shining upon his great empire . The propitious mist lusters the marvelous touches when the melodious heavenly music is performed; the lofty central axis Mount Song is guarded by immortal isles. China, Asia
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- Credit line
- The John R. Van Derlip Fund
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