Inscribed: Several banners appear throughout the work with embroidered Chinese inscriptions. These include: On tablet mounted above the wooden frame of the pavilion "sheng zhong zijin": "A reputation respected in the Forbidden City." The inscription located above the central arch of the main entrance: "Fenyangwang fu" or "Residence of the Duke of Fenyang" On two flags , each bearing a single character ""shuai" or "commander." On a banner held by two men: "[May the] whole family be blessed with happiness, rank, and wealth" Interpretations by Ka Bo Tsang, PH.D. , Royal Ontario Museum, Canada, per letter July 7, 2000. On plaques that are above the side pavillions to the inner gate where musicians play: "Dragon Flying" on the right, "Phoenix Dancing" on the left Trans. by Suewhei Shieh, Director, Asian Art Center, Towson University, e-mail June 4, 2006.