1903 Print Pavilion Forbidden City Beijing Peking China Architecture Royal XGM1

This is an original 1903 halftone print of the pavilion of the Forbidden City in 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 Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.25 x 3.5 inches; 13 x 9 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: emperor, imperial, architectural

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