Throne of a Chinese Emperor, Yo-yo sceptre and cap, illustration from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Giulio Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s

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"The Throne of a Chinese Emperor, Yo-yo sceptre and cap" is an illustrious historical illustration hailing from the 19th century work, "Le Costume Ancien et Moderne", edited by Giulio Ferrario. Published sometime in the 1820s-30s by Italian printer Antonio Rancati, this visual representation provides vital insights into the ceremonial aspects of a Chinese Emperor's imperial regalia during the period it represents.

The illustration predominantly focuses on three elements significant to the Emperor's courtly attire and power symbols - the throne, the sceptre, known colloquially as the 'Yo-yo sceptre', and the imperial cap. The "throne" represents the Emperor's seat of power and authority in his kingdom. It is depicted with exquisite embellishments indicative of its paramount status in the imperial court.

The 'Yo-yo sceptre' seen in the Emperor's hand in the illustration is no common accessory, but a significant symbol of the Emperor's rule. Resembling a toy yo-yo, hence its colloquial name, this ceremonial object served the purpose of asserting and maintaining the Emperor's power.

Adding to that, the "cap" is a crucial fixture in Chinese royal attire serving the dual purpose of displaying rank and acting as a practical shield from malefactors or supernatural entities in certain folklores. These three elements together form a cohesive visual narrative of Chinese imperial power in the depicted era.

Created in the Romantic-Age Europe, Ferrario's "Le Costume Ancien et Moderne” is a substantial collection of detailed illustrations and descriptions of the world's dresses and costumes, offering fascinating historical and ethnographical perspectives. The "Throne of a Chinese Emperor, Yo-yo sceptre and cap" illustration is a part of this larger work, underlining Ferrario's detailed and comprehensive inquiry into global fashion norms of ancient and modern times. Please note that the accuracy of the depiction adheres to the knowledge and interpretation of the Chinese Imperial Regalia during the 19th-century Western view.

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