REIGN OF HIS MAJESTY EMPEROR DUY TÂN (1907–1916) - Lot 101

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REIGN OF HIS MAJESTY EMPEROR DUY TÂN (1907–1916) - Lot 101
REIGN OF HIS MAJESTY EMPEROR DUY TÂN (1907–1916) Scroll of an imperial decree, dated the 11th day of the eighth month of the third year of the reign of His Majesty Emperor Duy Tân (1909). On golden-yellow Annamese Dó paper, decorated with silver motifs depicting imperial dragons, phoenixes, and symbols of longevity. Bearing the imperial seal “Sắc Mệnh Chi Bảo” (敕命之寶). On the back of the paper, in the upper right corner, are two small seals, one of which bears the inscription of the Ministry of Finance. Dimensions: 51x128 cm. (Folds, a small tear along the edge of the paper in the upper right corner, and stains). The village of Vị Hạ, in the commune of An Đổ, Bình Lục District, Hà Nam Province, traditionally worshiped several deities honored by imperial decrees. Upon the accession of Emperor Duy Tân in 1907, the court granted them new honors and authorized the continuation of their worship. This imperial decree was promulgated in 1909.
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