Product: Yosegi Puzzle Box 4 sun - 7 steps
Brand: Uncommon Treasures
3 sun Box Size: 2 3/4" x 1 5/8" x 3" (6 x .2 x 7.4 cm)4 sun Box Size: 3 1/4" x 2" x 4 5/8" (8.2 x 5.3 x 11.8 cm)5 sun Box Size: 3 7/8" x 2.5" x 5 7/8" (9.8 x 6.3 x 15 cm)Yosegi, or yosegi-zaiku, is a type of traditional Japanese mosaic woodwork which originated in Japans culturally rich Edo Period. Yosegi veneers are commonly found on the outside of Japanese secret boxes (Himitsu-Bako) or puzzle boxes, but may also be used to decorate many other items such as trays, chests, kendama, coasters, photo frames and jewelry boxes. Zougan-Zaiku Marquetry Wooden Mosaic is made by setting patterns of landscapes and characters created by natural wood colors, which are cut out from wood materials, in a main board. This process is very intricate and timely. Yosegi and Zougan Japanese puzzle box is high class puzzle box and limited.Well handcrafted in Hakone, Japan since Edo era
Handmade by Japanese Yosegi masters in Hakone region
Beautiful craftsmanship originated in Japan's Edo Period
Size: 3 1/4" x 2" x 4 5/8" (8.2 x 5.3 x 11.8 cm)
Secret locking/unlocking mechanism used by Samurais
made in Japan

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