Nov 13, 2024 I just saw this in a new Hozuki Books catalogue announcement. Excellent photos of item 10, the origami-like object, in several stages of unfolding. Very tempting to try to re-construct a version from the pictures.
The whole catalogue is full of fascinating, beautiful things. Enjoy! Karen Karen Reeds karenmre...@gmail.com "10 A folding object with secret compartments [Untitled folding object] [Creator unidentified]. [Japan, ca. Meiji period (1870-1910s?)]. An unusual folding object with small opening pockets or compartments, constructed from a colour woodblock-printed omocha-e toy print. GenjikÅ (Genji Incense) patterns appear on the inner panels of the object and on the eri collar of the elegant woman adorning the front panel. An intriguing origami-like object made for play and storing small items. One folding object, complete. Wrappers worn, soiled, and with a few wormholes. Minor stains, creases, and small wormholes internally. 17 x 11.7 cm when folded. $180" Antiquarian bookdealer's announcement Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:48:18 +0900 >> >> From: Rose Counsell <i...@hozukibooks.com> >> Subject: ["EXLIBRIS-L"] COMMERCIAL POST - New Acquisitions from Hozuki >> Books >> Please make sure that any messages are sent to i...@hozukibooks.com and >> not the entire >> list.**** >> Dear all, >> For your consideration, a short catalogue of new acquisitions >> <https://www.hozukibooks.com/pdfs/Hozuki_Books_November_2024.pdf>. >> >> The catalogue includes: * A collection of painted set designs for Japanese plays * /The Story of a Painter/, previously owned by the artist Tomioka Tessai * A Japanese manuscript on the arrival of the American trading ship the Morrison, captained by Charles King, in 1837 * An English-Japanese album of Miyako Odori dancers * A folding /origami/-like object with secret compartments and more...All items are offered with free (international, insured) > shipping from Japan.A larger selection of Japanese books and ephemera can be found on the Hozuki Books website. <https://www.hozukibooks.com/index.php?La=E> For more info: i...@hozukibooks.com from Karen Reeds karenmre...@gmail.com
