Re: [Origami] history of origami -- "An intriguing origami-like object made for play and storing small items" Meiji period?

[David Mitchell via Origami]

Karen Reeds  wrote:

>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.

Thanks for posting about this. I have seen photos of several similar items 
before ... which are, of course, reminiscent of Zhen Xian Bao ... but I hadn't 
seen them connected to omocha-e before.

Incidentally, if you are interested in the various types of ukiyo-e, especially 
those relevant to children, there is a great analysis, and many examples at 
https://www.kumon-ukiyoe.jp/en/.

Dave

Re: [Origami] history of origami -- "An intriguing origami-like object made for play and storing small items" Meiji period?

[Chila Caldera via Origami]

The unfolded object in the front right corner looks like an open, not
unfolded, Menko envelope.
... Chila ///

On Wed, Nov 13, 2024, 13:26 Laura R via Origami <
origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote:

> Thanks for sharing!
> Unfortunately it’s sold ;)
> L
>
> On Nov 13, 2024, at 5:12 PM, Karen Reeds via Origami <
> origami@lists.digitalorigami.com> wrote:
>
>
> 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. Genjikō (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 
>>> 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
>>> .
>>>
>>> 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. 
> For more info:  i...@hozukibooks.com
>
>
> from Karen Reeds
> karenmre...@gmail.com
>
>
>

Re: [Origami] history of origami -- "An intriguing origami-like object made for play and storing small items" Meiji period?

[Laura R via Origami]

Thanks for sharing! 
Unfortunately it’s sold ;) 
L

> On Nov 13, 2024, at 5:12 PM, Karen Reeds via Origami 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> 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. Genjikō (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 mailto: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
>  >.
> 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.  >
> For more info:  i...@hozukibooks.com  
> 
> from Karen Reeds 
> karenmre...@gmail.com 

[Origami] history of origami -- "An intriguing origami-like object made for play and storing small items" Meiji period?

[Karen Reeds via Origami]

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. Genjikō (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 
>> 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
>> .
>>
>> 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. 
For more info:  i...@hozukibooks.com


from Karen Reeds
karenmre...@gmail.com