The Twelve Symbols of Sovereignty for Chinese Royalty
The Chinese really took the phrase, "fit for royalty," to heart with the twelve Symbols of Sovereignty. Throughout history, these symbols of imperial authority appeared on the five-clawed dragon robes (also called sacrificial robes) of the Chinese emperor since the Western Zhou Dynasty (1045 BC to 256 BC).
Real-life Chinese Royalty and Their C-drama Counterparts
Check out some interesting comparisons of real-life Chinese royalties throughout history vs. their depiction on-screen in C-dramas.