A Chinese promissory note in ink on paper from Dowager Empress Cixi for Zai Xuong. It is mounted on a silk backing. Dimensions are: 9 inches tall X 9 inches wide. All measurements are approximate. Condition: The paper is in very worn condition with tears and creasing. Provenance: From a Las Vegas collection, acquired in Beijing prior to 1949. High resolution images can be found at: https://file.ac/65OtPMgnbQ4/