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The Palace Museum's hat stand reflects Emperor Qianlong's love of jade
Updated: May 29, 2026
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What did Emperor Qianlong (r.1736-95) keep in his study? Inside Sanxitang (Hall of Three Rarities), his cozy study room in the Forbidden City, even a hat stand reflects his love of jade. The stand's top, middle, and base were all inlaid with jade carved with cloud-and-dragon motifs. Looking closely, you'll even find a poem composed by him on the stand.
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