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PrintCollection Name: Scott Skinner Collection
Collection Number: 3134
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, for signaling troops, in the service of Admiral Yi (General Lee) in the Korean-Japanese War of 1592-1598. Kite #13 signaled "Attack to the Eastern Enemy". Blue rectangular kite, with a white half moon over the center hole.
(4) spars
Geographic: South Korea
Kite Type: Bowed, Flat
Materials: Bamboo, Paper
Significance: Cultural, Historical
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