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1903 Print Gate Forbidden City Beijing Peking Monarchy China Emperor XGM1

1903 Print Gate Forbidden City Beijing Peking Monarchy China Emperor XGM1

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This is an original 1903 halftone print of the exit gate from the Forbidden City of Beijing (formerly Peking), China. The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. It is home to the Palace Museum, and serves as a ceremonial and political venue for the Chinese government.

This item is from a limited edition collection of important historical prints produced in 1903. The edition size produced at that time was out of 1,000 and this collection of prints was numbered 870. The edition and number are not present on the individual item but rather was provided for the collection as a whole.

CONDITION

This 108+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

  • Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
  • Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine
  • Dimensions: Approximately 8 x 5.75 inches; 20 x 15 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: architecture, architectural, structure, royalty, empire

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