The Chinese Royal Jade Seal

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:coat_of_arms
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Heirloom_Seal_of_the_Realm
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Mandate_of_Heaven
gptkbp:color green
gptkbp:commissionedBy gptkb:Qin_Shi_Huang
gptkbp:created gptkb:Qin_dynasty
gptkbp:currentLocation unknown
gptkbp:function authentication of imperial edicts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance symbol of legitimacy for Chinese emperors
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Chinese Royal Jade Seal
gptkbp:inscription 受命於天,既壽永昌 (Having received the Mandate from Heaven, may the emperor lead a long and prosperous life)
gptkbp:lastHolder gptkb:Yuan_dynasty
gptkbp:lostDuring late Yuan or early Ming dynasty
gptkbp:material gptkb:jade
gptkbp:shape gptkb:public_square
gptkbp:symbolizes imperial authority
gptkbp:usedBy emperors of China
gptkbp:weight about 3 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cao_Shui
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8