White Eagle tied to a BranchMing Dynasty (1368-1644)[com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.RecordXPerson@19708]com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.RecordXPerson@19708Hanging scroll: ink and colors on paperA majestic white eagle is perched on and tied to a tree branch with a blue cord, which is in turn tied to a green and red knotted cord with three gold rings that is fastened onto the bird's foot. The hooked beak and long talons are characteric of predatory birds. On the upper right corner, there is a small branch of leaves in orange which may suggest autumn. Eagle may be a symbol of official status or imperial family. Artist's signature and seal on the right side, and 3 collectors' seals on the bottom.com.gallerysystems.emuseum.core.entities.Classification@5fhttps://emuseum.cornell.edu/objects/37616/rdf