July 14, 2015

Collection Name: Scott Skinner Collection

Collection Number: 3145

Post Type: Kite Object or Accessory

This item was entered by Henk2 Jordaan. They assume full responsibility for all content.

Artist or Author: Shin Kunsoo

Creation Year: 2007

Length: 18.04 inches

Width: 13.06 inches

Summay:

Korean fighter kite #1 "Attack to the hill" (at nighttime) or "Muli-yoen" in korean. Signal kite used in the Japanese-Korean war 1592-1598 in the service of Admiral Yi (General Lee) to signal troops.
(4) bamboo spars
White triangle a top a white square

Geographic: South Korea

Kite Type: Bowed, Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Paper

Significance: Cultural, Historical

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