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A print of the Jade Emperor, (aka Yuhuang Shangdi, Yudi and Mr Heaven), the supreme deity in Chinese traditional religion. He is often depicted, as here, seated on a throne and wearing full imperial costume.
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Press, O. (2012, December 01). The Jade Emperor. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/972/the-jade-emperor/
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Press, OAC. "The Jade Emperor." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 01, 2012. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/972/the-jade-emperor/.
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Press, OAC. "The Jade Emperor." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 01 Dec 2012. Web. 16 Sep 2021.