Han dynasty court robes and imperial dress codes (206 BCE–220 CE)

1. Zhao adopts riding dress, influencing later robes

   Jan 1, 307 BCELabels: King Wuling, Zhao

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2. Han dynasty founded, rebuilding court institutions

   Jan 1, 206 BCELabels: Liu Bang, Han dynasty

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3. Western Han elite silk clothing preserved at Mawangdui

   Jan 1, 168 BCELabels: Mawangdui, silk garments

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4. Taichu calendar reform strengthens state ritual planning

   Jan 1, 104 BCELabels: Emperor Wu, Taichu calendar

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5. Wang Mang’s Xin interregnum disrupts Han institutions

   Jan 1, 9Labels: Wang Mang, Xin dynasty

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6. Eastern Han restoration renews court ceremonial priorities

   Jan 1, 25Labels: Emperor Guangwu, Eastern Han

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7. Emperor Ming reestablishes mianguan crown regulations

   Jan 1, 59Labels: Emperor Ming, mianguan

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8. Twelve Ornaments system specified for imperial rank

   Jan 1, 59Labels: Twelve Ornaments, imperial rank

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9. Tongtian crown becomes part of imperial ceremonial attire

   Jan 1, 60Labels: tongtian crown, imperial crown

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10. Late Eastern Han conflict weakens enforcement of court order

    Jan 1, 184Labels: Late Eastern, rebellions

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11. Cao Pi forces abdication, ending Han dynasty

    Dec 1, 220Labels: Cao Pi, Emperor Xian

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12. Han court dress legacy shapes later imperial clothing systems

    Jan 1, 221Labels: Han legacy, imperial clothing

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