the middle east 363of a Liao court noble was enfeoffed as a princess and married to him
(Liao shih 16:5b).
In the 11th month (Dec./Jan., 1024) of the Chinese year 1023,
envoys from the Arab State offered gifts to the Sung court (Sung shih 490:
20a;Sung hui-yao kao, chüan 20,522; Wen-hsien t’ung-k’ao 339:56b).
In the 10th month (Oct./Nov.) of 1055, an envoy from the the Arab
State offered gifts (Sung shih 12:10a; Sung hui-yao kao, chüan 20,522).
In the 4th month (May/June) of 1056, envoys from the the Arab
State offered regional objects (Sung shih 12:11b; Sung hui-yao kao, chüan
20,522).
In the 1st month (Feb./Mar.) of 1060, an envoy from the Arab State
offered regional objects. He was appointed a Guard of the Staircase
(Sung shih 12:17a).
On Jan.27, 1071, envoys from the Arab State offered gifts. They
were presented with [porcelain] vessels, garments, drink, and food,
each in accordance with his rank (Sung hui-yao kao, chüan 20,522).
On July 9, 1072, envoys from the Arab State took their leave and
were presented with a white horse and trappings (Sung hui-yao kao,
chüan 20,522).
On Oct.9. 1073, the Arabs offered presents (Sung shih 15:9b; 490:
20b).
On Jan.15, 1074, envoys from the Arab State offered frankincense
etc. They were paid 2,900 strings of 1000 cash and 2000 ounces of
silver (Sung hui-yao kao, chüan 20,522).
On May 9, 1084, the Arab State offered regional objects (Sung shih
16:12a).
In 1085, the Arab State offered gifts (Sung shih 17:4b).
On Dec.10, 1088, envoys from the Arab State offered gifts (Sung
shih 17:11b).
On May 22, 1089, envoys from the Arab State offered gifts. The
chief envoy was appointed a General of the Gentlemen Who Maintain
Obedience (Sung shih 17:3b; Sung hui-yao kao chüan 20,522).
On Dec.30, 1089, the Arab State offered regional objects (Sung
hui-yao kao, chüan 20,522).
In 1096, the Arabs offered gifts (Sung shih 18:7a).
On Mar.15, 1099, the Arabs offered gifts (Sung shih 18:13a).
On Aug.8, 1116, the Arab State offered gifts (Sung shih 21:7b; Sung
hui-yao kao, chüan 20,522).
On Mar.28, 1129, envoys from the Arab State offered precious