Rectangular sheet of cream-coloured paper with deckle edges and a fibrous texture; pencil inscription with characters in one corner.

Rectangular sheet of cream-coloured paper with deckle edges and a pencil inscription with characters in one corner.

Six paper folders containing samples of various types of paper (parts b-f) enclosed within a larger box-like container (part a). Box-like container (a) is made of a heavy, thick cardboard covered on the outside with cream-coloured, textured paper and on the inside by cream-coloured paper with a metallic silver swirling pattern; the box has four tab-like flaps at the sides that fold over each other to create an enclosure. Parts b-f are paper folders with four overlapping tabs made from off-white cardstock; the name of the type of paper enclosed within each folder is printed in black ink on the cover of each folder, along with the inscription: "Handmade Papers of the World/Forefathers of Paper/The 80th Anniversary of the Foundation/Takeo Co., Ltd./MCMLXXIX." Each paper sample is enclosed in a plastic sleeve. In order from part b through part f, the paper samples are: papyrus from Egypt, parchment from England, bai-lan from Thailand, amatl paper from Mexico, and tapa from Fiji.

Square sheet of thin, tissue-like paper with deckle edges, chain lines, and a pencil inscription with characters in one corner. Colour: cream.

Large rectangular sheet of cream-coloured paper; paper is thin, with deckle edges and subtle chain and laid lines visible. Pencil inscription in corner: two columns of characters.

A hanging scroll painting of two travellers and a tiger. The younger man is closer to the tiger, with the older man behind him. All in polychrome on an ivory coloured ground. Black characters are writtien at the bottom right corner with a red seal below. The scene is bordered along the top and the bottom by dark maroon-red ribbons. The top has a hanging loop. The rod weight is made of ivory.

Stand that has been stained black and is cylindrical in shape. The stand has a flat top surface with a slight lip, three wide feet that follow the curve of the sides, and a cut out geometric design on the sides. Stamped "Made in Japan."

Bound white paper book with orange characters and an orange drawing of a rooster on the cover; book is composed of colour plates showing various drawings by Japanese school children.

Paper booklet bound with purple cord tied through two holes along the spine. Cover features images of two kimono-clad women, a figure carrying a bundle atop their head, and two kokeshi dolls; an image of a bird adorns the back cover. Title is given as: "Melodies of Japanese Folk Song". Published by The Nippon Times Ltd., Tokyo. Compiled by Ryutaro Hattori, translated by Iwao Matsuhara.

Green, black, red, and white stuffed fish toy. Tail fin is split in two and curves upwards.