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In Isao Honda's book 'Nihon no kokoro dento origami', which was published by Japan Publications in Tokyo in 1969, the author says, roughly translated: 'This design is an application of a commonly known folding technique and was made in the early Taisho period (ie 1912 to 1926) as a kindergarten souvenir'.

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In Japan (and in publications by Japanese authors)

1931

As far as I know the Cut Goldfish first appears in 'Origami (Part 1)' by Isao Honda, which was published in Japan in 1931. Two variatioins appear. Tahi (Seabream) and Goldfish (with an additional foldto straighten the body).

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1944

Two versions of the design appear in 'Origami Shuko' by Isao Honda, which was published in 1944.

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1951

As 'Sea Bream' in 'Origami to Kirinuki' by Saburo Ueda, which was published by Kokkado in Tokyo, most probably in 1951. In this version the tail is released and shaped by cuts but the fins are created by folds.

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1957

As 'A Goldfish' in 'Origami: Japanese Paper Folding', which was published in English by Toto Shuppan Company Ltd in Tokyo in 1957.

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1958

As 'Goldfish' in 'Origami: Japanese Paper Folding: Monkey Book' (photograph only), which was published in English by Toto Shuppan Co Ltd in 1958.

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1960

As 'A Goldfish' in 'All About Origami' by Isao Honda, which was published by Toto Bunka Company, Limited in Tokyo in 1960.

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1964

In 'My Origami Animals and Fishes' which was published by Crown Publishers Inc, in New York in 1964.

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1969

Two versions of the design appear in Isao Honda's book 'Nihon no kokoro dento origami', which was published by Japan Publications in Tokyo in 1969. The wording says, roughly translated: 'This design is an application of a commonly known folding technique and was made in the early Taisho period (1912 to 1926) as a kindergarten souvenir'.

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