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Emperor Kammu
A 16th century CE portrait on silk of Japanese Emperor Kammu (r. 781 to 806 CE) who is most noted for relocating the capital to Heiankyo (Kyoto) in 784 CE. (Enryaku-ji Monastery, near Kyoto, Japan)
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Emperor Gaozu of Tang
A portrait of Chinese emperor Gaozu, founder of the Tang Dynasty, r. 618-626 CE.
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Emperor Toba
An illustration depicting Japanese Emperor Toba (r. 1107-1123 CE)
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Emperor Shirakawa
An illustration depicting Japanese Emperor Shirakawa (r. 1073-1086 CE).
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Emperor Taizong
A painted silk scroll depicting Taizong, second emperor during the Tang Dynasty of China, r. 626-649. The emperor's robe shows a dragon, a traditional symbol of rulership as the creature represents wisdom, justice, and benevolence. National...
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Emperor Xuanzong
Emperor Xuanzong (r. 712-756 CE) of the Tang Dynasty.
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Emperor Yangdi
A 7th century CE silk scroll with a portrait of Chinese emperor Yangdi (aka Yang) of the Sui dynasty. R. 604-618 CE. (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, USA)
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Emperor Go-Horikawa
A portrait of Japan's Emperor Go-Horikawa, r. 1221-1232 CE. Artist: Fujiwara no Tamenobu. From the Tenshi-Sekkan Miei. (Museum of the Imperial Collections, Tokyo)
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Emperor Anastasius I
Coin of Byzantine emperor Anastasius I, 491-518 CE.
Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com
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Emperor Gallienus
Portrait bust of Emperor Gallienus, 3rd century CE, Romisch-Germanisches Museum, Cologne
