Panel

Panel of pale yellow k'ossu. In the center a gong suspended from a bat's mouth, with two fish below representing marital felicity and abundance. Lotus blossoms, trailing leaves, and four bats in the corners make up remaining design in the central panel. In the border, set off from the main field by a band of applied gold braid, is a running design of dos a dos dragons, some gold, some blue, separated by large lotus blossoms. Colors include red, green, blue, pink, tan, and coral. Border of black and gold brocade with precious things ymbols. Lining of deep gold-colored satin damask of cloud desin. Cf. border dragons with 42.8.164 and 42.8.166.