Exhibit List
The Imperial Orchestra
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| NO. | Title | Author/Year/Version | Collection Number | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zhouli (The Rites of Zhou), Vol. 6, Office of Spring and Minister of Rites | Three Ritual Classics edition by Xu Jiajing period (1522–1566), Ming dynasty | 故善012702 | Rare books | |
| 2 | Sheng and Bell Instruments Illustration In Qinding Shujing Tushuo (Imperial Illustrated Book of Documents), Vol. 5 |
Lithographic edition by the Zongli Yamen 1905, Qing dynasty | 故殿013404 | Rare books | |
| 3 | Qinding Daqing Huidian (Imperially Endorsed Collected Statutes of the Great Qing), Vol. 58 | Compiled on imperial order by Yunlu et al. Wuying Palace printed edition 1764, Qing dynasty | 故殿035109 | Rare books | |
| 4 | Palace memorial on Music Department by Prince Zhuang Yunlu et al. In Daqing Gaozong Chun Huangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of Emperor Gaozong of the Great Qing), Vol. 168 | Compiled on imperial order by Qinggui et al. Small silk-bound Chinese edition 1742, Qing dynasty | 故官002467 103000958 | Historical documents | |
| 5 | Yüezhi, Yüeguan (Music Chronicles, Music Officials) Compiled by Yu Kun, revised by compilation official Lai Jixi State Historiography Institute edition, Qing dynasty |
Compiled by Yu Kun, revised by compilation official Lai Jixi State Historiography Institute edition, Qing dynasty | 故史002479 207000036 | Historical documents | |
| 6 | Yüzhi Yungutang Ji (Imperial Composition on the Yungutang Hall) In Guochao Gongshi (Court History), Vol. 15 |
Compiled on imperial order by Yu Minzhong et al. Court manuscript in red-lined columns 1769, Qing dynasty | 故殿004449 | Rare books | |
| 7 | Zhonghe Shaoyüe (The Harmonious Shao Music) In Daqing Gaozong Chun Huangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of Emperor Gaozong of the Great Qing), Vol. 641 |
Compiled on imperial order by Qinggui et al. Small silk-bound Chinese edition 1761, Qing dynasty | 故官002894 103001385 | Historical documents | |
| 8 | Bianzhong (Ritual Bronze Bells for Court Ceremonies) In Huangchao Liqi Tushi (Illustrated Compendium of Imperial Ritual Vessels), Vol. 8 |
Compiled on imperial order by Yunlu et al. Wuying Palace edition 1766, Qing dynasty | 故殿024315 | Rare books | |
| 9 | Illustrated Musical Instruments for the Confucian Temple In Chongxiu Taijun Ge Jianzhu Tushuo (Illustrations and Discourses on the Restoration of Official Buildings in the Prefecture of Taiwan), Vols 33 & 34 |
Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty | 平圖021002-02100３ | Historical documents | |
| 10 | Album of "Xi chao ya song" (Illustrations of musical instruments, vol. 1 ) | Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty | 故書001058 | Antiquities | |
| 11 | Album of "Xi chao ya song" (Illustrations of musical instruments, vol. 2 ) | Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty | 故書001059 | Antiquities | |
| 12 | Bianqing chime stones (Set of 10, 1 Displayed) | Warring States period (475/403–221 BCE) | 購玉000014 | Antiquities | |
| 13 | Ceremonial Instrument Arrangement Diagram In Qinding Daqing Huidian Tu (Imperially Endorsed Illustrated Statues of the Great Qing), Vol. 20 |
Compiled on imperial order by Kungang et al. Lithographic edition by the Zongli Yamen 1899, Qing dynasty | 贈善037057 | Rare books | |
| 14 | Sacrificial Music In Yüezhi (Music Chronicles), Vol. 1 |
Compiled by the Qing State Historiography Institute Court manuscript in red-lined columns, Qing dynasty | 故殿033431 | Rare books | |
| 15 | Palace memorial on music regulations for temple rites (Attachment: Temple ritual music register from Chen Tongdian) | Submitted by Heying 1821, Qing dynasty | 故宮106063 405000075 | Historical documents | |
| 16 | Musical Instruments for Mulberry Picking Ritual In Yüezhi, Yüeqi (Music Chronicles, Musical Instruments), Vol. 4 |
Compiled by Yu Kun, revised by compilation official Lai Jixi State Historiography Institute edition, Qing dynasty | 故史002483 207000040 | Historical documents | |
| 17 | Music for Mulberry Picking Song In Guochao Gongshi (Court History), Vol. 6 |
Compiled on imperial order by Yu Minzhong et al. Court manuscript in red-lined columns 1769, Qing dynasty | 故殿004440 | Rare books | |
| 18 | Imperial Birthday Celebration Music In Yüezhi (Music Chronicles), Vol. 20 |
Compiled by the Qing State Historiography Institute Court manuscript in red-lined columns, Qing dynasty | 故殿033450 | Rare books | |
| 19 | Birthday Celebration Song and Dance (Manchu-Chinese bilingual text) | Guangxu period (1875–1908), Qing dynasty | 故宮150711 408014406 | Historical documents | |
| 20 | Communication to Grand Council on imperial wedding arrangements | Submitted by the Ministry of Rites 1872, Qing dynasty | 故機169300 169576 | Historical documents | |
| 21 | Banquet of a Thousand Elders at Qianqing Palace In Tōdo Meishō Zue (Illustrated Famous Places of China), Vol. 1 |
Illustrated by Okada Shōyū et al. Woodblock print edition by Ryūshōdō of Osaka, 1805, Japan | 贈善006660 | Rare books | |
| 22 | Banquet of a Thousand Elders at Qianqing Palace In Daqing Gaozong Chun Huangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of Emperor Gaozong of the Great Qing), Vol. 1222 | Compiled on imperial order by Qinggui et al. Small silk-bound Chinese edition 1785, Qing dynasty | 故官003449 103001940 | Historical documents | |
| 23 | Palace memorial on rituals and music at the Hall of Simplicity and Piety | Submitted by Zaiyuan, Demuchukezhabu, Jinshou, Sushun, and Du Han 1860, Qing dynasty | 故宮132429 406013555 | Historical documents | |
| 24 | Victory Banquet for Military Officers at Ziguang Pavilion Included in Pingding Jinchuan Tu (Illustrations of the Pacification of Jinchuan) |
Qing dynasty | 平圖021207 | Rare books | |
| 25 | Musical Scores for the Pacification of Jinchuan in Manchu and Chinese In Album of Record of the "Celebration of Prosperity" (Qinglong) Court Dance, Vol. 8 |
Qing dynasty | 故書000272 | Paintings |
Songs and Dances
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| NO. | Title | Author/Year/Version | Collection Number | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Court Musicians’ and Dancers’ Robes In Qinding Daqing Huidian Tu (Imperially Endorsed Illustrated Statutes of the Great Qing), Vol. 47 |
Compiled on imperial order by Tojin et al. Wuying Palace printed edition, 1813, Qing dynasty |
故殿012970 | Rare books | |
| 27 | Illustrated Explanation of Yi Dancing In Chongxiu Taijun Ge Jianzhu Tushuo (Illustrated Architectural Compendium of Taiwan Prefecture Renovation), Vols. 35 & 36 |
Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty | 平圖02100４-021005 | Rare books | |
| 28 | Dance Notation for the Confucian Temple In Yüezhi Yüewu (Music Chronicles, Music and Dance), Vol. 13 |
State Historiography Institute edition, Qing dynasty | 故史002425 207000082 | Historical documents | |
| 29 | Palace memorial on musicians and dancers for Rehe Confucian Temple | Submitted by Yongchang, Deboo, and Dong Gao Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty | 故機023156 22982 | Historical documents | |
| 30 | Ceremonial Pipa for Qinglong Ritual Dance In Huangchao Liqi Tushi (Illustrated Compendium of Imperial Ritual Vessels), Vol. 9 |
Compiled on imperial order by Yunlu et al. Wenyuan Pavilion Siku Quanshu edition, Qianlong period [National Treasure] |
故庫014161 | Rare books | |
| 31 | Imperial Ceremonial Music and Dance for the Three Great Festivals In Yüezhi Yüedian (Music Chronicles, Music Canon), Vol. 9 |
Compiled by Yu Kun, revised by compilation official Zhou Yuanzou State Historiography Institute edition, Qing dynasty | 故史002514 207000071 | Historical documents | |
| 32 | Personnel List for the Xiqi Dance and Qinglong Dance Sections | Guangxu period (1875–1909), Qing dynasty | 故機145091 144302 | Historical documents | |
| 33 | Yanglie Dance In Qinding Daqing Huidian Tu (Imperially Endorsed Illustrated Statutes of the Great Qing), Vol. 56 |
Compiled on imperial order by Kungang et al. Lithographic edition by the Zongli Yamen, 1899, Qing dynasty |
贈善037067 | Rare books |
Music from the Four Frontiers
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| NO. | Title | Author/Year/Version | Collection Number | Form | |
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| 34 | Musical Instruments for Banquet Entertainment In Yüezhi, Yüeqi (Music Chronicles, Musical Instruments), Vol. 5 |
Compiled by Yu Kun, revised by compilation official Lai Jixi State Historiography Institute edition, Qing dynasty |
故史002484 207000041 | Historical documents | |
| 35 | Dzungar Music In Qinding Huangyu Xiyu Tuzhi (Imperially Endorsed Illustrated Gazetteer of the Western Regions), Vol. 40 |
Compiled on imperial order by Liu Tongxun, Ingliyan et al. |
故殿014142 | Rare books | |
| 36 | New Year’s Eve Musical Performance Proposal | Xianfeng period (1851–1862), Qing dynasty | 故宮135826 406016871 | Historical documents | |
| 37 |
Horse Herding Song |
Qing dynasty | 故書000275 | Paintings | |
| 38 | Tanpura (Gurkha Musical Instrument) In Yüezhi, Yüeqi (Music Chronicles, Musical Instruments), Vol. 6 |
Compiled by Yu Kun, revised by compilation official Lai Jixi State Historiography Institute edition, Qing dynasty |
故史002485 207000042 | Historical documents | |
| 39 | Mongolian Musical Performance of the Frontier Banquet In Qinding Huangyu Xiyu Tuzhi (Imperially Endorsed Illustrated Gazetteer of the Western Regions), Vol. 3 |
Compiled on imperial order by Liu Tongxun, Ingliyan et al. Court manuscript in red-lined columns, 1762, Qing dynasty |
故殿014101 | Rare books | |
| 40 | Komuz (Musical Instrument) In Qinding Daqing Huidian Tu (Imperially Endorsed Illustrated Statutes of the Great Qing), Vol. 36 |
Compiled on imperial order by Tojin et al. Wuying Palace printed edition, 1813, Qing dynasty |
故殿012965 | Rare books |
Echoes Beyond the Strings
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| NO. | Title | Author/Year/Version | Collection Number | Form | |
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| 41 | Seven Grades of Music for the Three Ranks In Yüzhi Lülü Zhengyi Xübian (Supplement to the Imperially Commissioned Correct Meaning of the Pitch Pipes) |
Compiled on imperial order by Yunlu, Yunzhi et al. Court copper movable type edition, Kangxi period (1661–1722), Qing dynasty |
故殿010856 | Rare books | |
| 42 | Yüzhi Lülü Zhengyi Houbian (Sequel to the Imperially Commissioned Correct Meaning of the Pitch Pipes), Vol 35-52 Compiled on imperial order by Yunlu, Zhang Zhao et al. Wuying Palace edition printed in red and black, Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty |
Compiled on imperial order by Yunlu, Zhang Zhao et al. Wuying Palace edition printed in red and black, Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty |
故殿010871-010877 | Rare books | |
| 43 | Musical Score for the Taoyao Chapter In Qinding Shijing Yüepu Quanshu (Imperially Endorsed Complete Musical Scores for the Book of Odes, Vol. 1 |
Compiled on imperial order by Yongrong et al. Wuying Palace movable type edition printed in red and black, 1788, Qing dynasty |
故殿021052 | Rare books | |
| 44 | Palace memorial expressing gratitude for gifted musical texts | Submitted by Ohui 1789, Qing dynasty |
故宮083478 403057540 | Historical documents | |
| 45 | Vase with decoration of ladies dancing and playing music in fencai painted enamels | Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty | 故瓷007371 | Antiquities | |
| 46 | Vase with decoration of ladies dancing and playing music in fencai painted enamels | Qianlong period (1736–1795), Qing dynasty | 故瓷007372 | Antiquities |