| Reference number: |
MS 381195
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| Summary: |
Black and gold paper fan bearing an inscription of 1930 and the Imperial Seal of Xuantong (1909-1912).
One side of the fan contains two poems from the Han dynasty (207BCE-220CE): xing xing chong xing xing & bu chu cheng dong men. Both poems are about departure and separation and were transcribed by the Emperor himself.
The other side of the fan depicts a golden image of a settlement.
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| Main author: |
Puyi (1906-1967); Emperor of China
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| Extent: |
Fan's dimensions when opened: 29cms by 45cms
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| URL: |
http://digital.soas.ac.uk/AA00000009/00001
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| URL Description: |
Digital version available online at SOAS Digital Collections
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| Custodial history: |
The fan was presented to Johnston by Emperor Puyi on 15 September 1930 at Tienstin. Given to the Percival David Foundation by Mrs Elisabeth Sparsholt. |
| Acquisition: |
Transferred to SOAS Library from the Percival David Foundation in February 2009.
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| Access status: |
Restrictions apply
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| Access conditions: |
Please consult with an Archivist before ordering this item
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| User restrictions: |
For permission to publish, please contact Archives & Special Collections, SOAS Library in the first instance |
| Language: |
Chinese
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| Format: |
Archive
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| Access Points - Person, Corporate & Family Names: |
| Name Code |
Person, Corporate or Family Name |
Type of Entity |
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GB/SOASNAF/P1773
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Puyi (1906-1967); Emperor of China |
Person |
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| Access Points - Places: |
| Place Code |
Place Name |
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1814991
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China |
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