Description
Kite-flying is a popular sport in Japan, especially during the New Year's festival. Fanciful kite forms include birds, butterflies, double fans, and portraits of heroes. Traditionally, only boys and men fly kites in Japan.
Provenance
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Accession Number
1916.1126
Medium
color woodblock print
Dimensions
Sheet: 70.8 x 12.2 cm (27 7/8 x 4 13/16 in.)
Classification
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade
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