Universal Encyclopedia, Volume 8: Ceremonial Systems III

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High Flag (Pleiades Flag) Refers to blue armor

original: "昂旗" (Angqi). This is a variant for the "Mao" or Pleiades mansion, the 18th of the 28 lunar mansions. The gloss indicates that the soldiers or the banner itself are associated with blue-colored armor.

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Crouching Officials

original: "伏官" (Fuguan). These are likely ceremonial attendants or junior officials positioned in a specific ritual stance within the procession.

Big Dipper Flag

Large Drum Four people　Sandalwood Clappers　Staff Drum

The "Big Dipper Flag" (Beidou qi) represents the northern constellation, a symbol of central authority. The musical ensemble provided the rhythm for the march.

Large Drum Four people　Sandalwood Clappers　Staff Drum

Crouching Officials

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Star Flag Refers to blue armor

original: "星旗" (Xingqi). This represents the "Star" mansion, the 25th of the 28 lunar mansions, located in the southern quadrant (the Vermilion Bird).

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