. . . "A page of \"The Illustrated Regulations for Ceremonial Paraphernalia of the Present Dynasty\", an illustrated manuscript commissioned by the Qianlong Emperor (r.1736-1795). The book consists of six parts - ceremonial vessels, scientific equipments, dress, musical instruments, insignia, and weaponry, containing more than 1300 leaves of illustrations and explanatory texts. It bears an explanatory text about the banner flown at the gate of the Inner Division of the Guard at the Emperor's travelling camp. The text is arranged in eight columns."@en .