Native Name | Koinobori |
Object Number | 29-191-237 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Japanese |
Provenience | Japan |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Paper |
Iconography | Fish |
Description | Japanese paper banner called Koinobori. The banner shapes a black carp, koi in Japanese, with a string attached to the mouth. A real one is hung on May 5th for the celebration of children. But this may be a toy for children. |
Credit Line | Received from various sources, pre-1929 |
Other Number | 17810? - Original Number | 17811? - Original Number | 17812? - Original Number | 92-1-132 - Found in Collection Number |
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