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Emperor Taizong Receiving the Tibetan Envoy

Emperor Taizong Receiving the Tibetan Envoydepicts the meeting of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and Ludongzan, Gar Tongtsen Yulsung, an envoy sent by Songtsan Gampo (617–650), the ruler of Tibet, to accompany Princess Wencheng back to Tibet to be his queen. Yan Liben (601–673), the artist who created this painting, was one of the most revered Chinese figure painters in the early years of the Tang Dynasty.

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Date Taken: 06.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: China
Copyright: © Xiang Lu