《明史·志·卷三十六》
驱除疫鬼和山川精怪的方相，四品以上的官用的方相有四只眼睛，七品以上两只眼睛，八品官以下不使用方相。
方相，四品以上四目，七品以上两目，八品以下不用。
Fangxiang, a god who exorcises evil spirits and mountain goblins, is used by officials of rank four or above with four eyes, seven eyes for officials of rank seven or above, and not used by officials of rank eight or below.