October 25, 2016

Collection Name: Kite Collection

Collection Number: 3588

Post Type: History

This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.

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Length: 0.00

Height: 19.00

Width: 13.50

Summay:

Single line Korean fighter kite (bang-pae yeon). Also called a "shield" kite. Mulberry paper sail with five bamboo spars. Design is similar to signal kites used in 16th Century war with Japan.

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