Court Robe

Court robe of dark blue k'ossu with diaper back ground of narcissus blossoms and swastikas, enclosed in quatrefoil; scepter heads?, in gold, nine five-clawed dragons, those in profile grasping Heavenly jewel, in gold. Buddhist emblems, thight clouds, and bats with peach in shades of red, rose, blue, green, olive green, yellow, and soft violet. Conventional border with straight slanting stripes in body colors. Tight cloud forms below rolling waves with swastikas, coral, etc. Below border on sleeve strip of bright dark blue silk damask with large medallions. Cuffs and collar band of dark blue k'ossu in body designs. Edging of light blue and gold fret pattern brocade. Slit front, back, and one side. Lining of thin blue silk. K'ossu loosely woven.