Secret Puzzle Box with Scottish Terriers, Wood
Description
A delightful handcrafted wooden puzzle box from Japan, featuring two charming Scottish Terriers on the top and a clever secret mechanism that slides open to reveal a hidden compartment.
The top is decorated with a geometric argyle-style marquetry border.
On the side, a carefully aligned sliding panel conceals the release button that unlocks the drawer.
Made in the mid-20th century, likely around the 1940s, this box reflects the artistry of Hakone’s yosegi zaiku wood-inlay tradition, known for its precision and intricate geometric patterns. Each box was individually crafted by hand, making subtle variations in wood tone and fit part of its character.
A lovely fusion of craftsmanship and playfulness, both decorative and functional—a small piece of Japanese ingenuity that continues to charm today.
Origin: Japan
Material: Wood with marquetry inlay
Technique: Yosegi zaiku (Hakone wood mosaic)
Period: Mid-20th century (c. 1940s)
Condition: Good antique condition with minor scratches and wear consistent with age.
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Charms is made up of small-scale pieces that feel deeply personal — each one carrying its own story, whether found, made, or remembered.
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