Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Hakone, Japan/箱根町
Manhole Cover Cork Trivet-Hakone, Japan/箱根町
Found just a few meters away from a museum dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince, this cover from Hakone features a hexagonal pattern on the upper portion and a water pattern below, perhaps referencing the natural elements within the prefecture such as the lake Ashi. A Ginkgo tree leaf, skimming birds in the sun and a Yamayuri flower add further adornment to this water valve cover. And water is key to this town of hot springs and related tourist attractions. The prefecture logo adds identity near the top quadrant.
The perfect gift for housewarmings, and anniversaries each illustration is initially hand-drawn for precision and then permanently etched into cork. The trivets are .375" thick and 7.25" in diameter with rounded edges. The engraving method has incredible detail and tactility. Fabricated from sustainable Portuguese cork. Designed and packaged in Philadelphia, PA USA.
Cork is a natural material, thus rare aberrations within the etching can occur.
As each one is made to order please allow three business days for delivery.
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