Kite

17635

From: Korea

Curatorial Section: Asian

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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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