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Models of Paper Folding (Origata tehon)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a collection of 25 pieces of paper with Japanese writing on them. The paper pieces are various shapes and sizes. Most are rectangular; several are folded into triangles and other shapes. The shapes are geometric and symmetrical. The writing on the pieces appears to be in black ink and consists of Japanese characters. The background of the image is a light gray color. The overall effect is one of a carefully curated selection of paper models. The title of this piece is "Models of Paper Folding (Origata tehon)" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
1697
Medium:
Japanese paper, ink
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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