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Collected Volume of the Various Departments, Part II

original: "諸司合卷下" (Zhusi Hejuan Xia). This likely refers to the second or final part of a compendium detailing the various administrative and ceremonial bureaus involved in the imperial procession.

The "Legs Flag" (Kui qi) represents the 15th lunar mansion, part of the White Tiger of the West. The "Basket Flag" (Ji qi) represents the 7th lunar mansion, part of the Azure Dragon of the East. The glosses indicate the specific color of the armor or banners used for these sub-units.

original: "杖鼓" (Zhanggu), "龍笛" (Longdi), "方響" (Fangxiang), "簫" (Xiao). The "Iron Slabs" (Fangxiang) is a set of tuned metal chimes, a hallmark of formal court music. The layout shows a symmetrical arrangement of these musicians.

The "Well Flag" (Jing qi) represents the 22nd lunar mansion (Southern Vermilion Bird), and the "Wall Flag" (Bi qi) represents the 14th lunar mansion (Northern Black Tortoise). By including these, the procession creates a symbolic map of the entire heavens surrounding the Emperor.