{"product_id":"secret-puzzle-box-with-scottish-terriers-wood","title":"Secret Puzzle Box with Scottish Terriers, Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003eThe top is decorated with a geometric argyle-style marquetry border.\u003cbr\u003eOn the side, a carefully aligned sliding panel conceals the release button that unlocks the drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely fusion of craftsmanship and playfulness, both decorative and functional—a small piece of Japanese ingenuity that continues to charm today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Wood with marquetry inlay\u003cbr\u003eTechnique: Yosegi zaiku (Hakone wood mosaic)\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: Mid-20th century (c. 1940s)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with minor scratches and wear consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"antique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45414074417340,"sku":null,"price":89000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/8136\/1596\/files\/antique_02.jpg?v=1762743418","url":"https:\/\/saisaiachilles.com\/products\/secret-puzzle-box-with-scottish-terriers-wood","provider":"sai sai achilles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}