Imperial Ritual System

The formalized state ceremonies and dress codes that defined social hierarchy and political legitimacy in ancient China.

Case of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices' Detailed Deliberation on the Transgression of Auspicious and Inauspicious Ritual Protocols in the 25th Year of Kaiyuan
  1. Case of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices' Detailed Deliberation on the Transgression of Auspicious and Inauspicious Ritual Protocols in the 25th Year of Kaiyuan
  2. Jurisdiction: Tang Dynasty, China (737 AD (25th Year of Kaiyuan Era))
  3. Original Case: 开元二十五年太常寺奉敕详定吉凶仪制涉逾僭案
  4. JudgesEmperor Xuanzong of TangInstitutionsCourt of Imperial Sacrifices (太常寺)Tang Imperial Court
  5. Case Tags: Ritual Transgression;Tang Dynasty Law;Imperial Ritual System;Sumptuary Violation