Yosegi 2 Sun 5 Step Puzzle Box
Brand: Uncommon Treasures
Color: Brown
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
Measurement: 1.75" w x 1" h x 1.25" d
Beautiful craftsmanship originated in Japan's Edo Period
Secret locking/unlocking mechanism used by Samurais
The solution (Open Direction) is included
handcrafted in Hakone, Japan