AN IMPERIAL YELLOW KESI FORMAL COURT ROBE (CHI FU)
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AN IMPERIAL YELLOW KESI FORMAL COURT ROBE (CHI FU)

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AN IMPERIAL YELLOW KESI FORMAL COURT ROBE (CHI FU)
woven with the twelve symbols of Imperial Authority, with nine gilt dragons, black kesi matching borders and cuffs, bound in blue and gilt braid, with gilt buttons, late Qing Dynasty
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Robes with all twelve Symbols of Imperial Authority were reserved for the exclusive use of the Emperor. All are present on this robe as follows:
The Sun (Cockerel); The Moon (Hare); The Constellation; The Mountains, The Dragons, The pheasant, The Vessels, The Waterweed, The Millet, The Fire, The Axe, The Fu symbol

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