USUZUMI model: HC02
Description
This handmade clock has a dial coated with crushed obsidian powder. It is a transparent light gray color and sparkles depending on the light environment.
Obsidian is a black natural glass formed when magma suddenly cools and hardens. It has been used as a cutting tool since the Stone Age because of its extremely sharp cross section when broken. When broken into small pieces, it becomes a light gray powder, which gives a very different impression from that of the original stone.
The body of each Hanamokko table clock is hand carved on a lathe using a traditional technique called rokurobiki in Yamanaka, Kaga, Ishikawa. Yamanaka has a more than 400-year history as a lacquerware production center. The wood is Zelkova, which has a beautiful grain and smooth texture. Please select one of the three available colors from the Wood Color option: Plain, Brown, or Black.
The base of the dial is made of Japanese paper made by Mayumi Ishikawa, a Japanese paper maker in Futamata-cho, Kanazawa. The paper is then coated with layers of iwa-enogu, mineral pigments made from crushed natural stones. The index is made of gold leaf produced in Kanazawa by traditional methods registered with UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
- Made in Japan
- One year warranty
- Size of main body: 10 cm in diameter and 5.4 cm in thickness
- Battery used: AA dry cell batteries
- Weight: 161g (including batteries)
- There are no alarm or other functions.
- AA dry cell battery (1 pc.)
- Instruction manual (1 copy)
- Back cover made of cowhide leather
- The dials made of mineral pigments are similar to those of paintings. Please be careful not to touch it directly.
- Avoid exposing the dials to sunlight or high humidity. It may become deformed, discolored, or moldy.
- If you are concerned about dust or other dirt, wipe off the wooden part with a soft cloth or paper. For the dial part, please use a soft brush with a soft bristle tip or a blower to clean camera lenses, etc."