Blacker, J. F · New York, F. A. Stokes company · leaf 68
CHATS ON ORIENTAL CHINA 54 four members, and is used as an emblem by the Emperor’s family, and by princes of the highest two ranks. The four-clawed dragon is used by princes of the third or fourth class. Mandarins and princes of the fifth rank have, as an emblem, the four-clawed serpent. The… … one commonly used for decoration. The sacred pearl, adorned with the Yang and the Yin, represent¬ ing the male and female elements in nature, always appears to be attracting the dragon. The Unicorn, Kylin, or Kilin. The kylin, or k’i-lin, was an animal symbolising longevity and good government. It…
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