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)<p><b>4 sun Box Size: 3 1/4" x 2" x 4 5/8" (8.2 x 5.3 x 11.8 cm)</b><p>5 sun Box Size: 3 7/8" x 2.5" x 5 7/8" (9.8 x 6.3 x 15 cm)<p>Yosegi, or yosegi-zaiku, is a type of traditional Japanese mosaic woodwork which originated in Japans culturally rich Edo Period. <p>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. <p>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. <p>This process is very intricate and timely. <p>Yosegi and Zougan Japanese puzzle box is high class puzzle box and limited.<p>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