noun
papercraft diorama; pop-up paper scene
A traditional Japanese papercraft that creates a three-dimensional scene resembling a painting, often depicting landscapes, figures, or historical events. The term is specific to this art form and may be unfamiliar to many modern speakers.
江戸時代の立版古は、浮世絵の技法を使って作られていた。
Edo-period tatebanko were made using ukiyo-e techniques.
博物館で珍しい立版
I saw a rare tatebanko exhibit at the museum.
The term combines 立 (tate, 'standing') with 版古 (hanko, an old term for printed matter or woodblock prints), reflecting its nature as a standing paper construction derived from print art. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is associated with Edo-period popular culture.