August 26, 2015

Collection Name: Scott Skinner Collection

Collection Number: 3155

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 #26 "Tie the boat-rope shortly to the south" Or in Korean (Chimagolinoonjangyi-yoen) in the service of Admiral Yi (General Lee) to signal troops in the Japanese-Korean war 1592-1598
(4) spars
Red & white kite with bullhorn design on the white section

Geographic: South Korea

Kite Type: Bowed, Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Paper

Significance: Cultural, Historical

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