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<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail01.jpg)
2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail01.jpg)
<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail01.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail01.jpg)

<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail10.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail10.jpg)

<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail07.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail07.jpg)

<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail09.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail09.jpg)

<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail08.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail08.jpg)

<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_overall.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_overall.jpg)

<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail11.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail11.jpg)

<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail04.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail04.jpg)

<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail02.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail02.jpg)

<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail03.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail03.jpg)

<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail05.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail05.jpg)

<em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail06.jpg)

2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail06.jpg)

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2 Banners

Asian Art

MEDIUM Tapestry Weave Silk
  • Place Made: China
    • DATES mid 16th–mid 17th century
    DYNASTY Ming Dynasty
    PERIOD Ming Dynasty
    DIMENSIONS 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 23125
    CREDIT LINE Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund
    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION 2 Banners, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail01.jpg)
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    <em>2 Banners</em>, mid 16th–mid 17th century. Tapestry Weave Silk, 19 1/16 x 63 in. (48.4 x 160 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1913-1914, Museum Collection Fund, 23125. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.23125_detail01.jpg)

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