June 2, 2015

Collection Name: Scott Skinner Collection

Collection Number: 3138

Post Type: Kite Object or Accessory

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Artist or Author: Shin Kunsoo

Creation Year: 2007

Length: 18.04 inches

Width: 13.06 inches

Summay:

Korean fighter kite #9 "Concentrate at the sea of Ebong-mountain(at the daytime)" (Yibongsannoonjangee-yoen)in the service of Admiral Yi (General Lee)as a signal kite to Korean troops during the Korean-Japanese War 1592-1598.
(4) spars

Geographic: South Korea

Kite Type: Bowed, Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Paper

Significance: Cultural, Historical

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