DepartmentAsia
Miniature Tomi Dako (Hawk Kite)
NameKite
Maker
Nobuhiko Yoshizumi
(1940 - 2013)
CultureJapanese
Date1990-2013
Place madeKyoto, Japan, East Asia, Asia
MediumWashi (handmade paper), ink, adhesive, bamboo, string
Dimensions9 9/16 × 3 1/2 × 1 1/16 in. (24.3 × 8.9 × 2.7 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.2015.22.52a-c
Object numberA.2015.22.52a-c
Description3-Dimensional Miniature Bird-shaped kite (a), painted all black, with tiny red 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.
