November 6, 2011

Collection Name: bill lockhart Collection

Collection Number: 756

Post Type: Kite object or Accessory

This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.

Creation Year: 1990

Length: 0.00

Height: 2.50

Width: 4.50

Summay:

Contemporary commercial miniature cicada kite from Weifong, China.Single line. Handpainted and printed silk in orange, red and brown over a bamboo frame. Yellow plastic eyes are glued on. Comes in a green and gold fabric covered glass top box with manufacturer's stamp.

Geographic: Peoples Republic of China

Kite Type: Figure, Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Silk

Significance: Cultural

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