Lot 1058 An Imperial edict from the Xianfeng reign

An Imperial edict from the Xianfeng reign

Xianfeng period (1851-1862)

EUR 1,200

€1,500 - €2,500

409 x 32 cm

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This imperial edict (gaōchì, 诰命) was issued in the very first month of the Xianfeng Emperor’s (咸豐, r. 1851–1861) reign. It grants the title of Lady of Rank (gaoming furen) to Lady Ze’erjiji, the 3rd successor wife of Baigui, former Provincial Administration Commissioner of Guangdong.
The document recognizes her virtuous support of her husband’s duties and contributions to local administration, reflecting the Qing tradition of extending imperial favor beyond officials themselves to reward the moral conduct and stability of their households. As an artefact from the opening weeks of the Xianfeng era, it provides a compelling glimpse into the ceremonial and social values of mid-19th century China.
**Literature**
The imperial edict was a gaoming—an honorary certificate or appointment bestowed by the emperor upon officials and their families.
以下内容由AI翻译：
【名称】
清咸丰帝诰命
【年代】
咸丰时期（1851-1862）
【描述】
这份诰命（gaōchì, 诰命）是在咸丰皇帝（咸豐, 在位1851–1861年）统治的第一个月发布的。它授予广东前省行政专员白桂的第三任继室泽尔吉吉女士“诰命夫人”的称号。
该文件表彰了她对丈夫职责的支持及其对地方行政的贡献，反映了清朝将皇恩扩展到官员家庭的传统，以奖励其道德行为和家庭稳定。作为咸丰时期的早期文物，它提供了对19世纪中叶中国礼仪和社会价值观的深刻见解。
**著录**
这份诰命是一种gaoming——由皇帝颁发给官员及其家庭的荣誉证书或任命书。