Entry/Object ID
245 ChineseDescription
Chinese embroidered silk banner of triangular form, featuring a golden-yellow silk ground decorated with a large five-clawed dragon worked in shades of blue, white, coral, and green. The dragon is depicted amid stylized cloud motifs embroidered in varying shades of blue, with flowing whiskers, a sinuous body, and finely detailed scales. The banner features a distinctive serrated edge along two sides, finished with narrow red silk piping. The dragon is a traditional Chinese symbol of imperial authority, strength, and auspicious power.Acquisition
Acquisition Method
PurchaseAmount Paid
$550.00Date
Nov 14, 1991Acquired From
Jon Eric RiisName/Title
#245 Chinese Banner