
Collection Online as of January 26, 2021
(Japanese, 1735–1790)
Color woodblock print
Sheet: 70.8 x 12.2 cm (27 7/8 x 4 13/16 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade 1916.1126
not on view
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.