June 14, 2015

Collection Name: Scott Skinner Collection

Collection Number: 3143

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 #5 "Close fight with the enemy(at the daytime)" (Kibalinoonjangyi) in the service of Admiral Yi (General Lee) as a signal kite to the Korean troops in the Korean-Japanese war 1592-1598. 2 white triangles, and 4 red circles on a black background
(4) spars

Geographic: South Korea

Kite Type: Bowed, Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Paper

Significance: Cultural, Historical

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