(bound form) relating to the emperor or the imperial house; royal

to fix; to set; to determine; to reach a decision

A massive 100-volume encyclopedia of Chinese calligraphy and painting commissioned by the Kangxi Emperor (completed in 1708). It catalogs historical theories, artist biographies, inscriptions, and authentication records. Also known as 御定佩文斋书画谱 yù​dìng​pèi​wén​zhāi​shū​huà​pǔ.