@miumiuw111: Nine Dragons Embroidered on the Golden Dragon Robe: The golden thread embroidery of dragon scales is clearly defined, with wave and cliff patterns adorning the hem. In ancient times, dragons could appear on the robes of princes, kings, and high officials—only the true emperor’s exclusive emblem was known as the ”Twelve Symbols.“ The color wasn‘t always yellow! During the Zhou Dynasty, the Son of Heaven wore red; Qin Shi Huang wore black; Emperor Wu of Han wore blue. It wasn’t until the Tang Dynasty that ”bright yellow“ was officially designated as the imperial color. The nine dragons subtly reflect the concept of ”the supreme ruler“—one front-facing dragon on the chest, one on the back, two on the shoulders, four running dragons at the knees (two front, two back), and one hidden dragon within the garment‘s lining—totaling nine. Here comes the key: when viewed from the front, five dragons are visible; from the back, another five appear! As stated in the I Ching: ”Nine Five, the flying dragon soars in the sky.“ The Twelve Symbols are the ultimate identity marker—the core distinction between an emperor’s dragon robe and all others. These twelve motifs symbolize twelve virtues of a sovereign: Sun—illuminating the world; Moon—radiating light in all directions; Stars—destiny‘s chosen; Mountain—steadfast and firm; Dragon—adaptable and wise; Ornamental Bird—graceful and refined; Ritual Vessel—loyalty and filial piety; Water Plants—pure and upright; Fire—open and honest; Rice—nourishing the people; Fú Pattern—decisive and bold; Fú Pattern—discerning right from wrong. ”Carrying sun and moon upon the shoulders, bearing stars upon the back.“#shanghai #💖ivintagesh #ancienthistory #museum

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