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Exhibit List

I.A-ge Go to School
NO. Title Artist/Period
1

Huangcheng Gongdian Yashutu (Map of the Imperial Palace, Palaces, and Government Offices)

Qing dynasty
Colored Painting on Silk
2

Lou Yue Kai Yun (Moon Carved, Clouds Unveiled)

From fascicle 1 of Yuzhi Yuanmingyuan Sishi Jing shi (Imperially Commissioned of Forty Scenic Poems of the Yuanmingyuan) Emperor Gaozong (171101799), Qing dynasty Red and black print imprint by the Imperial Printing Office, 10th year of the Qianlong reign (1745), Qing dynasty
3

Imperial Ancestral Emperor's Decree Records

From fascicle 8 of Le Shan Tang Quanji Dingben (The Complete Collection of the Leshan Hall Definitive Edition) Emperor Gaozong (1711-1799), Qing dynasty Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office, 23th year of the Qianlong reign (1758), Qing dynasty
4

Yangjizhai Conglu (Collection of Imperial Rituals and Ceremonies, Insights into Qing Dynasty Culture)

Written by Wu Zhenfu (1892-1870), Qing Dynasty Qiantang Wu family edition 22nd Year of the Guangxu Reign (1896), Qing Dynasty.
5

Zhongdong Liuri zhi Shang Shu Fang Jishi Bayun (Eight-Rhyme Poetry of Chronicles of the Imperial Study from the Sixth Day of Midwinter)

In the Qinding Midian Zhulin Shiqu Baoji San Bian (Imperially Endorsed Secret Palace Collection of the Three Volumes of Zhulin Shiqu Treasure Chest) Compiled on imperial order by Yinghe (1711-1840), et al.,Qing dynasty Red-lined manuscript edition of the Imperial Household Department, the Jiaqing reign (1796-1820), Qing dynasty
6

Palace memorial on selecting an auspicious date for the Grand Prince's visit to the Shang Shu Fang

Presented by Duwanhūwa (1807-1861), Prince Zheng of the First Rank 26th day of the 1st month of the 11th year of the Xianfeng reign (March 7, 1861), Qing dynasty
7

Qijuzhu Ce (Imperial Diaries of the Qing dynasty)

First half of the 12th month of the 1st year of the Guangxu reign (December 1875 to January 1876), Qing dynasty Yellow silk-bound definitive edition
8

Dong Tian Shen Chu (Hidden Realm)

From fascicle 2 of Yuzhi Yuanmingyuan Sishi Jing shi (Imperially Commissioned of Forty Scenic Poems of the Yuanmingyuan) Emperor Gaozong (1711-1799), Qing dynasty Red and black print imprint by the Imperial Printing Office, 10th year of the Qianlong reign (1745), Qing dynasty
9

Qingding Xuezheng Quanshu (Imperially Endorsed Complete Book of Educational Governance) in fascicle 3-4

Compiled on imperial order by Wang Jie (1725-1805), et al., Qing dynasty Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office, 58th year of the Qianlong reign (1793), Qing dynasty
10

Palace memorial extending gratitude to the emperor for granting funds to establish local academies for nurturing talents

Presented by Hao Yulin (1680-1745), Governor of Fujian, and Zhao Guolin (1673-1751), Governor of Fujian 4th day of the 6th month of the 11th year of the Yongzheng reign (July 14, 1773), Qing dynasty

II.The Curriculum of A-ge

i.Course Contents

NO. Title Artist/Period
11

Jiaqing Yuzhi Zongshi Xun (Imperial Family Instructions by Emperor Jiaqing)

13th year of the Jiaqing Reign (1808), Qing Dynasty
12

Chongxiu Taijun Gejianzhu Tushuo
Illustrations and Discourses on the Restoration of Official Buildings in the Prefecture of Taiwan (Map of Repairs to the Stonewall at An-ping with Annotations)

Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty / Album leaves, colours on paper
13

Palace memorial on the recommendation to implement writing practice in elementary schools for moral education

Presented by Wang Runzhi, Education Commissioner of Fujian 29th day of the 5th month of the 20th year of the Jiaqing reign (July 5, 1815), Qing dynasty
14

Qian Zi Wen (Thousand Character Classic)

Written by Zhou Xingzhi (469-521), Liang Dynasty Black Book Cover Edition, Ming Dynasty
15

Imperial Compilation of Essential Government Policies

Compiled on imperial order by Lyu Gong (1603-1664), et al., Qing dynasty Edition of the Imperial Household Department, 12th year of the Shunzhi reign (1655), Qing dynasty
16

Manchu and Han Textbook of the Four Books

Qing edition
17

Tangshi Pailü (Tang Poetry Rhythmic Patterns)

Compiled by Mou Qinyuan, Qing dynasty Imprint by Zilan Book House, 23rd year of the Qianlong reign (1758), Qing dynasty
18

Palace memorial on examination questions for the Shang Shu Fang

28th day of the 4th month of the 19th year of the Guangxu reign (June 12, 1893)
19

Qingwen Qimeng (Qing National Language Enlightenment)

Compiled by Wu Ge Shouping, Qing dynasty Qing edition
20

Jade thumb ring(8 objects, with Two-tiered carved-polychrome lacquer box decorated with the Eight Immortals)

Qing Dynasty
21

Daqing Gaozong Chunhuangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of the Great Qing Emperor Chun, Gaozong) in fascicle 1384

Compiled on imperial order by Cinggūi (1737-1816), et al., Qing dynasty Small red silk-bound Chinese edition 8th month of the 56th year of the Qianlong reign (August to September 1791), Qing dynasty
22

Daqing Gaozong Chunhuangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of the Great Qing Emperor Chun, Gaozong) in fascicle 1385

Compiled on imperial order by Cinggūi (1737-1816), et al., Qing dynasty Small red silk-bound Chinese edition 8th month of the 56th year of the Qianlong reign (August to September 1791), Qing dynasty
23

Jade water holder with chi-dragon decoration (with ladle)

Late Ming to Qing dynasty
24

Writing brushes of “Tianzi wannian (eternal reign)” with bamboo handles

Qing dynasty
25

Inkstick of "Essence of Sun and Moon"

Qing dynasty
26

Songhua inkstone box with lid featuring clouds

Qianlong region (1736-1795), Qing dynasty
27

Bamboo brush holder carved with the story of Wang Xizhi inscribing on a fan

Late Ming dynasty
28

Tree-root brush stand

Qing dynasty
29

Calligraphy Practice Copy ; Calligraphy Practice Book of Yan Yanzhi, a Southern Song Dynasty literary figure, "Three Poems on Southern Suburb Celebration - Greeting and Sending Off the Deities" In Songtuo Duobao Fota Bei (Song Inscription on the Multi-treasure Buddhist Pagoda) with three attached slips of paper

Written by Yan Zhenqing, Tang Dynasty
30

Palace decree instructing Xu Shifen and Du Shutian to focus on teaching in the Shang Shu Fang, exempt from Ge text approval

3rd day of the 7th month of the 18th year of the Daoguang reign (August 22, 1838), Qing dynasty
31

Euclid's Elements

Authored by Euclid (c. 325 BC - c. 265 BC, Ancient Greece), Translated by Matteo Ricci (1552-1610, Italy), Copied by Xu Guangqi (1562-1633, Ming Dynasty) Manuscript edition imprint by the Wenyuan Pavilion of Siku Quanshu (the Complete Works of the Four Treasuries), Qianlong region (1736-1795), Qing dynasty
ii.Imperial Textbooks
NO. Title Artist/Period
32

Di Jian Tu Shuo (Illustrated Lessons for Emperors)

Colorful illustrated edition of the Imperial Household Department
33

Dixue (The Imperial Guide to Governance and Rulership)

Written by Fan Zuyu (1041-1098), Song dynasty Transcribed by Yongxing (1752-1823), Qing dynasty Red-lined pocket-sized edition, 40th year of the Qianlong reign (1775), Qing dynasty
34

Dixue (The Imperial Guide to Governance and Rulership)

Written by Fan Zuyu (1041-1098), Song dynasty Transcribed by Mianning (1782-1850), Qing dynasty Red-lined pocket-sized edition, the Jiaqing reign (1796-1820), Qing dynasty
III.The Teachers of A-ge
NO. Title Artist/Period
35

Daqing Gaozong Chunhuangdi Shilu (Veritable Records of the Great Qing Emperor Chun, Gaozong) in fascicle 1324

Compiled on imperial order by Cinggūi (1737-1816), et al., Qing dynasty Small red silk-bound Chinese edition The first half of the 3rd month of the 54th year of the Qianlong reign (March to April 1789), Qing dynasty
36

Palace memorial on expressing gratitude for the appointment as the chief tutor of the Shang Shu Fang

Presented by Pan Shi'en (1769-1854) and Mujangga (1782-1856) 28th day of the 1st month of the 16th year of the Daoguang reign (March 15, 1836), Qing dynasty
37

Draft biography of Wong Tonghe (1830-1904)

Qing Historiography Institute edition, Republican era
38

Draft biography of Li Hongzao (1820-1897)

Qing Historiography Institute edition, Republican era
39

Draft biography of Gu Badai (?-1708)

From fascicle 82 of Qinding Guoshi Dachen Zhuan Zhengbian (Imperially Endorsed Official Compilation of Ministerial Biographies) State Historiography Institute, Qing dynasty
40

Biography of Fu Min (1673-1756)

In Qingshi Chengong Zhuan (Biographies of Officials in Qing History) Written by Yao Youngpu (1861-1939), Qing dynasty Qing Historiography Institute edition, Republican era
41

Draft biography of Zhu Gui (1731-1807)

From fascicle 32 of Guoshi Dachen Liezhuan Cibian (Supplement to Ministerial Biographies) State Historiography Institute, Qing dynasty
42

Weiyu Shushi Quanji Xu (Preface to The Complete Collection of Weiyu Study Room)

From fascicle 1 of Weiyu Shushi Quanji Dingben (The Complete Collection of Weiyu Study Room Definitive Edition) Emperor Renzong (1796-1820), Qing Dynasty Imprint by the Imperial Printing Office, 6th year of the Jiaqing reign (1801), Qing dynasty
43

Draft biography of Du Shoutian (1788-1852))

Compiled by State Historiography Institute, Qing dynasty
44

Last Memorial of Du Shoutian

Presented by Du Shoutian 18th day of the 7th month of the 2nd year of the Xianfeng reign (September 1, 1852), Qing dynasty
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