#244 Chinese Banner

Textile

MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

244 Chinese

Description

Chinese embroidered silk banner of triangular form, featuring a cream silk ground decorated with a five-clawed dragon worked in gold-colored couched thread, accented with pink, ivory, and blue embroidery. The dragon is depicted pursuing a flaming pearl amid stylized blue cloud motifs, with a border of crashing blue and turquoise waves at one corner. Finished with narrow patterned brocade trim along the edges. The dragon and flaming pearl are traditional Chinese symbols of imperial authority, power, and auspicious fortune.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$800.00

Date

Mar 23, 1994

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Disposition

Disposition Method

Transfer

Date Disposed

Apr 24, 2018

Transferred/Sold To

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#244 Chinese Banner