Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644) Date:17th century Culture:China Medium:Silk tapestry (kesi) Dimensions:Overall (a): 51 3/4 x 22 1/4 in. (131.44 x 56.52 cm) Overall (b): 31 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (80 x 26 cm) Classification:Textiles-Tapestries Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1918 Accession Number:18.124.10a, b In this exuberant composition, various birds and plants are juxtaposed with cloud formations in colorful combinations. This tapestry was probably part of a larger decorative panel with hundreds of birds and a phoenix, a symbol of a group of loyal officials with a righteous ruler.
Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644) Date:17th century Culture:China Medium:Silk tapestry (kesi) Dimensions:Overall (a): 51 3/4 x 22 1/4 in. (131.44 x 56.52 cm) Overall (b): 31 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (80 x 26 cm) Classification:Textiles-Tapestries Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1918 Accession Number:18.124.10a, b In this exuberant composition, various birds and plants are juxtaposed with cloud formations in colorful combinations. This tapestry was probably part of a larger decorative panel with hundreds of birds and a phoenix, a symbol of a group of loyal officials with a righteous ruler.