Champleve enamel abstinence pendant with Western-figure decoration and pearl inlay, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
- Image Number: K1D007149N000000000PAB
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Miscellaneous objects
- Function: Dress accessories
- Material: Minerals/Metals/
- Description:
It is rectangular. The upper end is decorated with a bat holding longevity, and the lower end is decorated with a bat. On the two sides of the center, one is filled with blue enamel inlaid with gold, which is synonymous with fasting in Manchu. On the other side, it is filled with enamel Western figure painting, inlaid with pearls. The outer layer is embossed with dragon head flower patterns. The upper and lower yellow ribbons are decorated with coral beads, rice beads, and the lower end is decorated with knots and tassels. During the fast period, the emperor and the minister accompanying the sacrifice tied the fast board on their waist to remind them of their behavior at any time. Before sacrificing important ceremonies such as heaven and earth, the emperor must stay in the Zhai Palace, and each palace should hang a wooden board for fasting on its forehead. In the 10th year of Emperor Yongzheng’s reign, in order to further remind officials of their daily activities, Shizong reset the style and size of the fast board and ordered officials to wear it.
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