August 20, 2015

Collection Name: Scott Skinner Collection

Collection Number: 3154

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 #25 "Prepare for rain" in Korean (Yong-yoen) in the service of Admiral Yi (General Lee) for signaling troops in the Japanese-Korean War 1592-1598.
White kite with multi-colored dragon
(4)spars

Geographic: South Korea

Kite Type: Bowed, Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Paper

Significance: Cultural, Historical

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