千羽鶴折形; 秘伝千羽鶴折形|A Thousand Cranes and How to Fold Them (Senbazuru orikata) 千羽鶴折形; 秘伝千羽鶴折形
Medium
Woodblock printed book; ink on paper
Dimensions
6 1/4 × 4 5/16 in. (15.8 × 11 cm)
Classification
Illustrated Books
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Mary and James G. Wallach Foundation Gift, 2013
Accession Number
2013.824
Tags
Art Historical Context
Step into the intricate world of Edo-period Japan with *A Thousand Cranes and to Fold Them (Senuru orikata)*, a delightful 1797 woodblock-printed by Shimokōbe Shūsui. This compact treasure, measuring just 6¼ × 4⅜ inches, serves as a step-by-step guide to origami, focusing on the elegant crane—a timeless symbol of longevity, fidelity, and good fortune in Japanese culture.id illustrations of cranes, boys, men, and flowers bring the instructions to life, blending artistry with practical instruction in a format typical of the era's popular printed books. Produced during the Edo period (1615–1868)...