Manchu Military Banner of the White Banner Regiment, 19th century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Embroidered satinexpand_more
The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more 42.8.282
On View in Gallery 103expand_more
The Manchus formed an hereditary banner system in 1601 that required all Manchu men to be enrolled in one of the four banner regiments. The original regiments were distinguished by their solid yellow, white, red, and blue triangular flags with serrated borders. Prince Dorgon commanded the white regiment. Flags such as these embellished with dragons in couched gold were used primarily in ceremonies and military reviews like those depicted below in the Eight Formations handscroll, rather than in battle.
Details
- Title
- Manchu Military Banner of the White Banner Regiment
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- L.77-3/4 x W.61-1/4 in
- Accession Number
- 42.8.282
- Curator Approved
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