taels).]]> daigou]]> daigou comprising two separate components. One component exhibits a hook in the shape of the head of a dragon; the other component exhibits a rectangular loop into which the dragon head hooks. Obverse of both components presents elaborate serpentine relief carvings. Reverse of both components presents a carved loop but is otherwise undecorated.]]> daigou]]> daigou. Upper part of obverse presents carved head of a dragon. Obverse body presents serpentine relief carving of a dragon.]]> ruyi fungal patterns that link into stylised bat motifs at the top and bottom. Pierced longitudinally and threaded through with yellow cord.]]> ]]> ]]> shu fang zhai) referring to the palace constructed in the 1420s.]]> Tai Su Zhai or Taisu study) bordered by gold dragon motifs.]]> k'un (earth) in gold pigment bounded by a gold circle. Reverse presents stamped illustration of the Eighteen Luohan (personal disciples of the Buddha). Tablet exhibits vertical fracture. Obverse right edge presents four Chinese characters.]]>