Kite

17633

From: Korea

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Yeon (연줄)
Object Number 17633
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Korean
Provenience Korea
Period Joseon Dynasty
Date Made 19th Century - 1895
Section Asian
Materials Paper
Description

White kite with red strips of paint running horizontally along the middle and black circle known as kkokji (꼭지) at the top center. There is a hole in the middle, which is 8 inches in diameter. It is supported with 4 thin pieces of bamboo struts on the back.

Height 34 cm
Width 28 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. E. B. Landis, 1896

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