China: Emperor Xuande, 5th ruler of the Ming Dynasty (r. 1425-1435), riding to the Ming Dynasty Tombs with a large cavalry escort and an elephant-driven carriage.

A panoramic painting showing the Chinese Xuande Emperor traveling to the Ming Dynasty Tombs with a huge cavalry escort and an elephant-driven carriage. The Xuande Emperor was portrayed in contemporary court portrait paintings; the Xuande Emperor can be seen in the right half riding a black steed and wearing a plumed helmet. He is distinguished from his entourage of bodyguards as an abnormally tall figure.

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IMPERIAL CHINA