The religious system of China, its ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, custom and social institutions connected therewith (1892)
Groot, J. J. M. de (Jan Jakob Maria), 1854-1921 · Leyden : E. J. Brill · leaf 367
ys is to call downthe gods, that they may enjoy the offerings and requite the giverswith blessings. This vestment is also called Aong ^ ~j^^, squareIndeed it is a square sheet of silk, w^hich has in the centre a round hole for the neckof the wearer; an opening runsfrom that point, down the… … round and Earth is square .. .and that of Earth squareness \ chapter 3. ^ 0 ^. Hwig I ieh kiai Plate XVIII.