To Japan covers of hatches interested collectors. What city artifacts become lots at auctions

That there is the Authorities Kyoto decided to offer for sale the written-off covers of manholes. As notes newspaper "The Guardian", iron plates weighing 90 kg are considered as a subject of regional pride and attract the people collecting stolen objects to take control of a part of history of the city. Photo: Tsunagu Japan On sale will expose the covers made in 1978, 1981 and 1990. One piece can be bought for ¥3 thousand ($20). Mass media specify that new covers cost about ¥60 thousand ($400) everyone. They are of special interest thanks to the images placed on them. On covers of hatches it is possible...