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1899.22.10

Paper rectangular kite painted with human figure overpowering another. [ZM 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 22/3/2005]

1899.22.10

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Collection type
Object
Description
Paper rectangular kite painted with human figure overpowering another. [ZM 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 22/3/2005]
Long description
Paper rectangular kite painted with human figure overpowering another on a wooden framework. Stamped on the back in black with Japanese letters. Length of string attached to the wooden framework. [ZM 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 22/3/2005]
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups
Japanese
Person
Field collector Basil Hall Chamberlain
PRM source Basil Hall Chamberlain
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1899
Date collected
By 1899
Acquisition information
Donated: 1899
Materials and processes
Material Paper Plant, Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Material String, Process Painted
Dimensions
Length: max 490 mm including wooden frame
Object numbers
Accession number: 1899.22.10

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