The Comparation Of Dragon Robes And Python Robes In Qing Dynasty

As the last feudal dynasty in China,Qing Dynasty was more complicated in costume system than any other dynasty,which plays a very important role in Chinese costume history.When it comes to the comparation of dragon robes and python robes which is rich in symbolism,there is no definite assertion.Authoritative experts Zhou Xun and Gao Chunming point out that dragon robes and python robes have no difference in style when they compare dragon and python in Chinese Costumes of Past Dynasties.Literatures of Qing Dynasty did not expound all-dimensional definition of dragon and python robes.As one can imagine,there is no answer in comparation of dragon and python robes.The writer put the definition of dragon and python robes in order by numerous research of literatures and archaeological studies and systematically states there are some huge differences between dragon and python robes by proceeding from dragon robes,python robes,dragon patterns and python patterns.Though disputed in school research,this paper listed five toes robe are dragon robe while four toes are python robe,there are horns on dragon robe while no on python robe,golden line are used on dragon robe which is forbidden on python robe,there are four parts on dragon robes while two on python robes,yellow are used on dragon robes while python not,the identities of wearer.As been stated,this paper creatively practice research on the difference of dragon robes and python robes and deeply open the gate of symbolical meaning.This paper approach the research through literatures and materials.The writer puts the literatures of Qing Dynasty in order,observe seriously some dragon robes and analyze different assertions,innovatively points out that four toes robes are python robes while five toes robes can be both dragon robes and python robes and we need to analyze the head,the mane and the flame to approach deeper assertions.This paper tries to provide some evidences and compares dragon robe and python robe in accordance with silk industry,embroidery technology,pattern and color.What is more,this paper spares noefforts in providing evidence of disputed costume location of Qing Dynasty and push the area of archaeology and literature.