EditorialThe Empress Wu Zetian, who usurped power during the Tang dynasty in China. She ruled from 684 to 705 CE. From an 18th century album of portraits of 86 emperors of China, with Chinese historical notes. China; Qing dynasty, 18th century CE. Shelfmark: ...
EditorialThe Empress Wu Zetian, who usurped power during the Tang dynasty in China. She ruled from AD 684 to 705. An 18th century album of portraits of 86 emperors of China, with Chinese historical notes. China, 18th century. Source: Or. 2231, f.51. Language: C...
EditorialPortraits of Chinese emperors and famous men including ruler god Fo-hi 1, philosopher Confucius 2, the bookburner Qin Shi Huang 3, the writer Fo-chen 4, empress Wu Zetian 5 and emperor Taizong, founder of the Tang dynasty 6. Handcoloured copperplate en...
EditorialThe Empress Wu Zetian, who usurped power during the Tang dynasty in China. She ruled from 684 to 705 CE. From an 18th century album of portraits of 86 emperors of China, with Chinese historical notes. China; Qing dynasty, 18th century CE. Shelfmark: ...