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.16th century
1800-1850
Late 18th century
19th century
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Late 19th century