Description A Chinese silk embroidery panel depicting an eagle perched in a pine tree with flowers given to General Howard by General Zheng Jieming. The embroidery panel has 2 seals, a poem, and a dedication all embroidered on the panel. It is mounted on a silk backing with wooden dowels. Dimensions are: 39 1/2 in. tall X 17 in. wide; 100.3 cm tall X 43.2 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition Report The piece is in overall good condition with very minor staining.
Provenance From a collector in Washington, DC, whose father was General Samuel L. Howard. General Howard was the commander of First Marine Division stationed in Tianjian, China from 1946-1947.