The Embroidered Ceremonial Crown

For the sacrifices to the Altars of Land and Grain Sheji (社稷): The dual spirits of the soil and the harvests, representing the foundational stability and nourishment of the state. and the Five Sacrifices Wusi (五祀): A set of rituals dedicated to the five presiding spirits of the domestic and civic sphere—the gate, the door, the well, the stove, and the center hall., the Embroidered Ceremonial Crown original: "Xi Mian" (希冕). The term "Xi" refers to the embroidery or weaving of specific patterns, often the "mountain" or "grass" motifs, distinguishing this rank from the higher "Flowing" or "Dragon" crowns. is worn.

The upper robe original: "Yi" (衣) features one symbolic motif Zhang (章): Sacred emblems that designate the status and moral responsibilities of the wearer., and the lower skirt original: "Chang" (裳) features two symbolic motifs.

The crown is adorned with a total of ten hanging tassels Liu (旒): strings of jade beads that hang from the rectangular board of the crown to symbolize the ruler's ability to remain focused and shielded from distractions. arranged across the front and the back. The count of ten tassels here represents a distinct ritual protocol within this manual's tradition; in other classical systems, the Xi Mian was often associated with seven or nine tassels depending on the rank of the official or the nature of the deity being honored.