September 1, 2015

Collection Name: Scott Skinner Collection

Collection Number: 3157

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 #28 "Supplement fo the battle.(at the daytime)" for use in signaling Korean troops, in service to Admiral Yi (General Lee) in the Korean-Japanese war 1592-1598.
(4) spars
black and white checkered kite, 3 red circles, bullhorn shape at the top

Geographic: South Korea

Kite Type: Bowed, Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Paper

Significance: Cultural, Historical

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