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Confucianism -> Liji -> Qu Li II -> 79

When a thing is carried with both hands, it should be held on a level with the heart;
when with one hand, on a level with the girdle.
天子 An article belonging to the son of Heaven should be held higher than the heart;
one belonging to a ruler of a state, on a level with it;
one belonging to a Great officer, lower than it;
and one belonging to an (inferior) officer should be carried lower still.


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