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Size: w 4.625" x h 2.25" x d 3.25"
Beautiful craftsmanship originated in Japan's Edo Period
Secret locking/unlocking mechanism used by Samurais
Rare and beautiful gift. Bene Gifts... for someone special.
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.