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三才圖會(七十七)
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The Sancai Tuhui is a massive Ming Dynasty encyclopedia consisting of 106 chapters. While specific illustrations and short descriptive entries are frequently cited and translated in academic works concerning Ming history, costume, and ritual, no record of a complete English translation of the work or the specific 'Ceremonial Regulations' (Yizhi) section was found in the searched catalogs. Given its immense scale, it remains a primary source typically accessed in the original Chinese by scholars.
Verified Mar 8, 2026 via local catalogs, open library, google books · methodology
Step into the breathtaking world of the Ming Dynasty’s imperial processions, where every banner, beast, and blade was a link to the divine. This volume of the Sancai Tuhui reveals the secret language of power, illustrating how a ruler aligns his court with the stars to maintain the harmony of the universe.
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