Mandarin Square

Square rank badge to be worn on back of robe of wife of Censor or Judge. At center a Xiezhi (獬豸) sits on a rock amidst waves with rocky banks at either side. Flower-like cloud pattern below water and in the sky. Conventionalized flowers in the water. In the sky float more flowers, seven bats and a red sun. Border with three lotus flowers at each corner and sides with shou symbol and pairs of stylized qiulong dragons. Primarily in Peking knot with outlines and details of mane and tail in couched wrapped metal threads. Embroidered on double layer of cloth with blue-black satin in front and brown-grey silk in back.