Lot 193 Dα

An imperial patent, dated 1722

An imperial patent for rank and title, dated Yongzheng first year (1722). Chinese text opening with a four-character title in a vertical line Fengtian Gaoming (By Command of Heaven), flanked by a pair of dragons, followed by a long text ending with the date corresponding to 1722, stamped with a large seal impression, continuing with the Manchu text. Ink on variously coloured papers.
220 x 35 cm