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Tag Archives: tools
Our Fancy: Japanese Puzzle Boxes
Japanese puzzle boxes were designed a century and a half ago – mainly to store workman’s tools. Some are now being crafted by Kenji Nakazato in Hakone, Tokyo at the Izumiya company as extraordinary, decorative novelties. An original Super Cubi … Continue reading
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Tagged box, coins, craftsmanship, Hakone, hidden compartments, Izumiya, Japanese, Kenji Nakazato, MARC WEBER TOBIAS, mutiple, puzzle, steps, Super Cubi 324-step Yosegi Muku, Tokyo, tools
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The ‘curse of Pompeii’ is a story which tells us Mount Vesuvius’ eruption was the act of Gods unleashing punishment after the Legionaries destroyed holy buildings. Back in October, (2015) we learned Massimo Osanna, the archaeological superintendent of Pompeii, had revealed that … Continue reading
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