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“Flying Tiger” Military Banner
“Flying Tiger” Military Banner
“Flying Tiger” Military Banner
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

“Flying Tiger” Military Banner

NameBanner
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911), likely 1775-1825
Place madeChina, East Asia, Asia
MediumSilk, gold-wrapped thread
Dimensions44" X 47.5"
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.395
Object numberA.1995.93.395
DescriptionSilk banner picturing a a winged tiger flying among clouds; colors are orange, blues, white, light gold, black; embroidered silk on silk.
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