Image: Imperial Order Presented to Yue Fei
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Description: In the autumn of 1137, Yue Fei (1103-1142) led troops on an inspection tour of border defenses against the Jurchen of the Jin. Emperor Gaozong (r. 1127-1162) wrote this imperial missive in response to Yue Fei's report, praising and exhorting his steadfast loyalty to the country. The calligraphy is done in regular script with elements of running script.
Title: Imperial Order Presented to Yue Fei 賜岳飛手勑 賜岳飛手敕
Credit: Cultural Invigoration. Dynastic Renaissance: Art and Culture of the Southern Song (exhibit). Taipei: National Palace Museum.
Author: Emperor Gaozong of Song 宋高宗
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