Oscilloglass
Oscilloglass
Kokusai's ”oscilloglass” is a mechanically driven hourglass that starts moving and ticks the time by turning it over.
Each of the components sealed inside and visible through the delicate glass cylinder is pulled by the earth's gravity, and then moves by its own weight.
The drop speed is controlled by the same principle as a mechanical clock, descending slowly and eventually stopping while interacting with each other.
The ”oscilloglass” is a unique device that not only functions to measure time, but also allows the user to feel the passage of time through movement, sound, and vibration, like a discreet heartbeat.
The ”oscilloglass” delivers a 5 minutes countdown.
Specifications
Stainless steel, brass, glass and walnut
Width: 45 mm
Height: 150 mm
Kokusai
Kokusai DSP started by making manganese battery operated wooden models as the company name of “Kokusai Model Laboratory”.
It then grew up as a pioneer of a moving POP display advertising.
In 1990, developed a solar cell operated “Lucky Cats” and introduced many patterns as a forerunner of “Solar Toys”.
In 2012, they started to use their new brand, Kokusai DSP, creating kinetic pieces loved by many for their playful approach.
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