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Japanese Kite

"Ikebana" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Japanese block prints adorn the right side of the kite, each with a different display of ikebana, the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Paper

"Ikebana" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Ikebana" Kite by Michael Thompson
H 32 in W 42.25 in D 2 in
"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Boro" is patterned with Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Bamboo, Cotton

"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
H 62.5 in W 39 in D 2 in
"Moonlight" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo, Cotton, Paint

"Furbelow II" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered
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2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Muslin

"Furbelow II" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Furbelow II" Kite by Michael Thompson
H 48.25 in W 36.25 in D 2 in
"Furbelow I" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered
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2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo

"Furbelow I" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Furbelow I" Kite by Michael Thompson
H 48.75 in W 36.5 in D 2 in
"Twilight (Just Before Dawn)" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
. Entitled "Twilight (Just Before Dawn)," this kite finds visual cohesion in a patchwork of Japanese fabric
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Fabric

"Boroboro II" Mixed-Media Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton, Muslin, Bamboo

Vintage William Gatewood Mixed Media Diptych Collage Kite & Kimonos 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
"William Gatewood original mixed media collage titled Kite and Kimonos. William Gatewood (1943
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Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Hardwood, Paint, Paper

One-of-a-Kind Hanging Lantern-style Lamp in Silk Organza, Rope and Raw Stone
By Rafael Prieto
Located in New York, NY
from the traditional six-sided Japanese kite known as "Rokkaku Dako," the structure of the lampshade
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Stone, Wire

Pair of Japanese Bronze Dragon Chasing the Bird Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
A beautiful pair of Japanese bronze oil lamps from c.1880 now converted to electricity. Finely
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

1930s Decorative English Japanned Chest of Drawers
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An Exceptionally Decorative 1930s English Japanned Chest of Drawers of Unusual Pale Blue Colour
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Vintage 1930s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Paint

"The Embrace (Shunga Study)" Collage by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

"Goddess" Collage by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

"Goddess" Collage by Michael Thompson
"Goddess" Collage by Michael Thompson
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 0.75 in
"Repose" Collage by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

"Repose" Collage by Michael Thompson
"Repose" Collage by Michael Thompson
H 21.5 in W 17.5 in D 0.75 in
"Study in Red" by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
collected during his travels. In a departure from his split bamboo kite series, this work on stretched
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Silk, Canvas, Paint, Paper

"Study in Red" by Michael Thompson
"Study in Red" by Michael Thompson
H 36 in W 60 in D 1.5 in
Antique Map of Southeast Asia by Ortelius '1587'
By Abraham Ortelius
Located in Langweer, NL
penetration by the Dutch. Japan is shown in kite form, as a large oval island with chains of smaller islands
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Antique 16th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of Southeast Asia by Ortelius '1587'
Antique Map of Southeast Asia by Ortelius '1587'
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H 13.78 in W 19.3 in D 0.02 in
Rectangle giltwood carved wood pagoda Wall Mirror Chinoiserie French circa 1900
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
scenes of monks, archers, temples and Chinese or Japanese men. Hand-painted gold chinoiserie design. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Mirrors and Firepla...

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Metallic Thread

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Bergboms, Adjustable Wall Light, Brass, Paper, Sweden, 1970s
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Located in High Point, NC
A brass and paper shade wall light / sconce by Bergboms, Sweden, 1970s.
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Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
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Antique 'Boro' Blue Patched Textile, Japan, Late 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
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Antique Traditional Japanese Kite, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique traditional Japanese kite. By unknown manufacturer from Japan, circa 1940. In original
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Toys

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Set of 4 Vintage Hand Painted Japanese Kites Warlord Depictions, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Edo Decorative Art

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Francisco Toledo Kite
Located in San Diego, CA
, Japan, Sweden, the United States, as well as other countries. Toledo is simultaneously an exceptional
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Francisco Toledo Kite
Francisco Toledo Kite
H 27.56 in W 21.66 in
Francisco Toledo Crab Kite
By Francisco Toledo
Located in San Diego, CA
, Japan, Sweden, the United States, as well as other countries. Toledo is simultaneously an exceptional
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Francisco Toledo Crab Kite
Francisco Toledo Crab Kite
H 44.1 in W 32.29 in
"Bucolic" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered
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2010s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Silk, Bamboo

"Bucolic" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Bucolic" Kite by Michael Thompson
H 36 in W 48 in D 2.5 in
"Momen Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

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Fabric, Bamboo, Paper

"Idyllic Landscape" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
throughout China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in his kites. Pagoda Red Collection #: CMTIL Keywords
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20th Century American Paintings

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Bamboo, Canvas, Paper

"Figurative Characters" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson Photography
Located in Chicago, IL
throughout China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in his kites. Pagoda Red Collection #: CMTFGC Keywords
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20th Century American Contemporary Art

"Totem Figure" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
throughout China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in his kites. Pagoda Red Collection #: CMTTTF Keywords
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21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Art

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Bamboo, Muslin, Paper

"Ocean View" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
throughout China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in his kites. Pagoda Red Collection #: CMTOV Keywords
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20th Century American Decorative Art

"Calcutta Ruins" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
throughout China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in his kites. Pagoda Red Collection #: CMTCCF Keywords
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"Palace Room" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
throughout China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in his kites. Pagoda Red Collection #: CMTOV Keywords
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"Flowering On the Midnight River" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
throughout China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in his kites. Pagoda Red Collection # CMTFMR
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Located in Takarazuka, JP
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Japanese Kite For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese kite you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Japanese kite — often made from paper, fabric and bamboo — can elevate any home. There are 5 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese kite you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese kite, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese kite, those designed in mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Michael Thompson Photographer, Abraham Ortelius and Guy Georget each produced at least one beautiful Japanese kite that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Kite?

Prices for a Japanese kite start at $857 and top out at $10,000 with the average selling for $5,980.

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