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title: Empress Wu Zetian
author: Unknown
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4558/empress-wu-zetian/
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updated: 1970-01-01
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# Empress Wu Zetian

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## Image File

[![Empress Wu Zetian](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4558.jpeg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4558.jpeg)

## Image Caption

Empress [Wu Zetian](https://www.worldhistory.org/Wu_Zetian/) (r. 683-704 CE) of the [Tang Dynasty](https://www.worldhistory.org/Tang_Dynasty/). Image taken from An 18th-century album of portraits of 86 emperors of [China](https://www.worldhistory.org/china/), with Chinese historical notes. Originally published/produced in China, 18th century. (British Library, Shelfmark Or. 2231)

## Cite This Work

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## License & Copyright

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