DepartmentAsia

Miniature Tomi Dako (Hawk Kite)

NameKite

Maker Nobuhiko Yoshizumi (1940 - 2013)

CultureJapanese

Date1990-2013

Place madeKyoto, Japan, East Asia, Asia

MediumWashi (handmade paper), paint, mylar, bamboo, string

Dimensions2 3/8 × 6 5/16 × 1 3/8 in. (6 × 16 × 3.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Mrs. Michiko Yoshizumi and the Yoshizumi family in honor of the artist's devotion to the art of the kite, A.2015.22.51a-c

Object numberA.2015.22.51a-c

Collections

Asia

Description3-Dimensional Miniature Bird-shaped Kite (a), with red wings, indigo blue body, tiny mylar eyes, and thin strips of washi (handmade paper) on outer edges of wings for aerodynamic effect. Wooden outer box (b) with lid (c) for protection.