May 14, 2015

Collection Name: Scott Skinner Collection

Collection Number: 3135

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 used to signal ground movements, in the service of Admiral Yi (General Lee). Korean-Japanese War of 1592-1598. Kite is red with a black half moon symbol over opeing. Meant to signal "Attack to the Southern enemy" in Korean "Hongoidangkali-yoen"
(4) spars

Geographic: South Korea

Kite Type: Bowed, Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Paper

Significance: Cultural, Historical

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