英文摘要 |
In Manchuria, dogs were important animals for hunting and the military, playing an important role in life and production activity. After crossing into the central plain, an area was established by the Qing imperial household department for keeping eagles and dogs to hunt and guard, and areas were allotted for kennels both inside and outside the Forbidden City. The history and development of kennels at the height of the Qing dynasty has been little explored, and there is a lack of research into the keeping of dogs by the emperors of the period. This paper draws upon documentary sources such as Manchurian language palace memorials, handicraft archives, and Qing government documents to explore the evolution and significance of the High Qing emperors' practice of keeping dogs. |