AN IMPERIAL EDICT DATED QIANLONG 16TH YEAR, CORRESPONDING TO 1751 | 清乾隆十六年（1751年） 誥命文書 《清乾隆十六年十一月二十五日》款

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AN IMPERIAL EDICT
DATED QIANLONG 16TH YEAR, CORRESPONDING TO 1751
清乾隆十六年（1751年） 誥命文書《清乾隆十六年十一月二十五日》款

written in gilt and ink on a woven silk brocade, the edict describing an imperial promotion conferred upon an official, the text arranged in standard form reading from right to left in kaishu (regular script) and repeated in Manchu script reading from left to right, with an imperial seal reading Zhi gao zhi bao (the Seal of Edict) and dated to the 16th year of the Qianlong reign, corresponding to 1751
Length 311 cm, 122 2/5 in

Condition Report:
There are expected fading, creases, and surface wear commensurate with age and type. There are some tears and water stain to the edges, and small losses to the paper backing.

中文內容僅供參考，請以英文原版為準。見正常性褪色、褶皺及表面磨痕，與其年代、種類相符。邊緣見些許裂痕及水漬，命紙見細微缺損。

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

我們很高興為您提供上述拍品狀況報告。由於敝公司非專業修復人員，在此敦促您向其他專業修復人員索取諮詢，以獲得更詳盡、專業之報告。

準買家應該檢查每款拍品以確認其狀況，蘇富比所作的任何陳述均為專業主觀看法而非事實陳述。準買家應參考有關該拍賣的重要通知（見圖錄）。

雖然本狀況報告或有針對某拍品之討論，但所有拍賣品均根據印於圖錄內之業務規則以拍賣時狀況出售。