This listing is for a vintage Japanese paper wallet or paper holder featuring traditional Shunga style artwork.
The item is believed to date from around the Showa 40s period, approximately the 1970s. It is made primarily from Japanese paper and combines traditional Ukiyoe inspired design with humorous adult imagery.
Item Type: Paper Wallet or Paper Holder
Material: Japanese Washi Paper
Country: Japan
Era: Showa Era
Approximate Period: 1970s
Style: Shunga and Ukiyoe
Theme: Japanese Erotic Humor
Original Vintage Item: Yes
The exterior has an elegant traditional Japanese pattern with a Shunga style couple illustration and humorous Japanese verse.
A hidden section inside the lower pocket reveals a series of humorous adult illustrations. The design combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with playful Showa period humor.
Items of this type are believed to have been made as novelty souvenirs or humorous accessories associated with adult social gatherings and drinking culture in Japan.
Closed Height: Approx 9.4 cm
Closed Width: Approx 19 cm
Open Height: Approx 18.2 cm
Open Width: Approx 19 cm
This is an old vintage paper item. There are wrinkles, rubbing, stains, discoloration, edge wear and minor damage from age and long term storage.
The folding areas and paper surfaces show normal wear consistent with an older collectible. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing. The photographs are part of the condition description.
A distinctive collectible for enthusiasts of Japanese Shunga, Ukiyoe, Showa retro culture, vintage paper goods, Japanese folk humor and unusual Japanese antiques.
The item will be carefully packed to protect the paper and folded sections during international shipping. Tracking will be provided.