《明史·志·卷四十三》
地位高贵又掌权的，赏赐蟒服，这是文武一品官所不容易获得的。
贵而用事者，赐蟒，文武一品官所不易得也。
Those of high rank who were also in power were bestowed python robes, which could not be easily obtained by a first-class civil and military officer.