September 1, 2015

Collection Name: Scott Skinner Collection

Collection Number: 3159

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 #30 "Surround the enemy.(at the daytime)" Or in Korean (Jungmoli-yoen). For use in signaling the Korean troops in battle, in service to Admiral Yi (General Lee), Korean-Japanese war 1592-1598.
(4) spars
Black & white kite with 4 red circles

Geographic: South Korea

Kite Type: Bowed, Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Paper

Significance: Cultural, Historical

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