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PROPERTY FROM AN OLD JAPANESE COLLECTION 清同治三年（1864年） 惇郡王奕誴封親王鍍金銀冊
AN IMPORTANT IMPERIAL INSCRIBED GILT- 來源：
SILVER EDICT CONFERRED UPON PRINCE
DUN BY EMPEROR XIANFENG 江上瓊山（1862–1924年）
QING DYNASTY, DATED TO THE 3RD YEAR 日本私人收藏
OF THE TONGZHI PERIOD (IN ACCORDANCE 出版：
WITH 1864) 紫垣隆，〈清朝廷と銀冊〉，《大凡莊夜話》，東京，
the quadripartite gilt-silver edict dated to the 6th day of the 1963年，頁539至544
6th month of the 3rd year of the Tongzhi period, inscribed
in Chinese and Manchu documenting an imperial promotion 漢文：
conferred upon Prince Dun, Yicong (1831–1889) from junwang 維同治三年歲次甲子六月庚午朔越初六日乙亥。皇帝遣使
(second-rank prince) to qinwang (first-rank prince) by 恭齎。
Emperor Xianfeng 皇考文宗顯皇帝咸豐十年正月初一日，晉封惇郡王為親王
each leaf 22 by 10 cm, 8⅝ by 4 in.
overall 24 by 42 cm, 9½ by 16½ in. 冊文。
制曰：絲綸煥彩、萬方錫羡之辰，圭玉升華，一本推恩
PROVENANCE
之，誼篤孔懷而晉爵，瑞輯桐封，頒慶典以展親輝增，棣
Collection of Egami Keizan (1862–1924).
A Japanese private collection. 萼爾多羅惇郡王奕誴，朕之弟也，繼朕叔惇恪親王為嗣，
性成敬慎、度式溫恭，朱邸分藩，嗣序衍星源之派彤廷，
LITERATURE
入侍近光，承露湑之恩、嘉旗務之優，嫺仔肩罔懈，念經
Shigashi Takashi, ‘Shi chotei to ginsatsu [The Qing court and 幃之黽，勉勵志維勤，朕膺序凝庥陳疇，逢吉際泰，筴延
the silver album]’, Daibonso yawa [Evening talks at the Villa of
Mundanity], Tokyo, 1963, pp. 539-544. 釐之會，推仁首、逮懿親，正履端肇始之期，篤慶先周，
同氣用是，晉封為和碩惇親王，錫之寶冊於戲屏，藩任重
HK$ 200,000-300,000 持盈，懍寅畏之忱，衮繡風和修德，集壬林之慶。欽哉。
US$ 25,600-38,400

This silver edict can read:
On this date, third year of the Tongzhi Era, jiazi in the calendar an illustrious inheritance, he was given his first appointment
year cycle, sixth month, a new moon and gengwu in the month at court, entering the ranks close to Our radiant light and
cycle, arriving at the sixth day in the first decade, yihai in the enjoyed Our favour, abundant as the dew, for he delighted Us
day cycle (1864), by imperial command, officials are hereby with the excellent way he has filled Manchu Banner commands
dispatched to deliver this letter of patent with all reverence: His and how he shouldered his responsibilities with elegance,
August and Eminent Majesty, the Filial and Refined Ancestor neglecting them not in the least. He conscientiously attended
(the Xianfeng Emperor), on this, the first day of the New Year, Us at the expounding of classics, which encouraged him to
the tenth in the Xianfeng era (1860), bestows the first rank of fulfil his ambitions with all diligence. Now in compliance with
Prince of the Blood on Commandery Prince Dun (Sincere). the season, We cease planning affairs of state and, upon
this auspicious holiday, turn Our attention to an assembly
The edict states: With the shining glory of Our Imperial Decree, to welcome the blessings of the New Year. Therefore, in
let it be known to all everywhere that We take this occasion extending Our benevolence We come first to this closest of
to confer the blessings inherent in these silver tablets to raise relatives, on this the first day of the New Year, and bestow
rank, thus extending Our benevolence and, with all affection congratulations on him the very first one of all. He who shares
and sincerity, express Our high regard with this promotion. In Our same breath is herewith conferred the rank and title of
issuing these congratulations, We hereby exalt Our relative, Prince of the Blood of the First Rank Dun (‘Sincere’) and given
who so enjoys Our confidence, and with this auspicious this precious booklet, which he may enjoy as an ink screen.
certificate thus enfeoff Wuli-Ordos Commandery Prince Dun, That he may safeguard his achievements resulting from the
Yicong, Our younger brother, thereby allowing him to succeed heavy responsibilities pertaining to his estate and service, let
to the rank and title of Our uncle, Prince of the Blood Dunke him tremble with utmost fear. And let him cultivate the virtue
(‘Sincere and Respectful’, Miankai, 1779-1838m a younger necessary for one so attired in court ceremonial dress. May he
brother of the Jiaqing Emperor). His character is most now enjoy congratulations from the Princes assembled here.
deferential and cautious and his life a model of warmth and Let this be obeyed!
reverence. Bestowed his own palatial residence and enjoying

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