Native Name | Yeon (연줄) |
Object Number | 17635 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Korean |
Provenience | Korea |
Period | Joseon Dynasty |
Date Made | 19th Century - 1895 |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Paper |
Description | This kite is half red and half blue. There is a hole in the middle, which is 8 inches in diameter. There is a gold circle called kkokji (꼭지) at the top center. It is supported with 3 thin pieces of bamboo struts on the back, one of which is broken. There are some tears and water damage along the edges. |
Height | 36 cm |
Width | 29.5 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Dr. E. B. Landis, 1896 |
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