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The Hongwu Emperor
The Hongwu Emperor, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644 CE) who reigned from 1368 to 1398 CE. 14th century CE painted silk hanging. (National Palace Museum, Taipei)

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Portrait of Emperor Guangxu
A portrait of Emperor Guangxu (r. 1875-1908), the 10th emperor of the Chinese Qing dynasty.

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Roman Emperor Diocletian
Head of the Roman emperor Diocletian, 284 - 305 CE (Istanbul Archaeology Museum).

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Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu)
A portrait of Liu Bang who became the Chinese emperor Gao of the Han (Gaozu). Victor in the famous battle of Gaixia in 202 BCE, he founded the Han dynasty which would rule China from 202 BCE to 220 CE.

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Portrait of Emperor Akbar Praying
Portrait of Emperor Akbar Praying, ink and opaque watercolor on paper, early 17th century, India.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.

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Yongle Emperor
A silk scroll portrait of the Yongle Emperor (aka Chengzu or Yung Lo, r. 1403-1424 CE) who was the third ruler of the Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE). (National Palace Museum, Taibei)

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Roman Emperor Claudius II
Bust of Roman Emperor Claudius II, r. 268-270 CE. (Santa Giulia Museum, Brescia)

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Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Portrait of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor (1500-1558), line engraving on paper by Barthel Berham.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh.

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Jianwen Emperor
A painted silk scroll portrait of the Jianwen Emperor (r. 1398-1402 CE), the second ruler of the Chinese Ming dynasty (1368-1644 CE).

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Bust of Emperor Domitian, Ephesus
Bust of Roman emperor Domitian (r. 81-96 CE), originally part of a colossal statue. Ephesus Archaeological Museum. Selçuk, Turkey. 1st Century CE.