Puzzle Box
野澤作蔵商店Hakone Yosegi Karakuri Box, 4 Inches, 10 Steps
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Highlights
- Opens via sliding mechanism after 10 sequential moves—requires patience and problem-solving
- Hand-assembled yosegi marquetry: no two pieces identical due to natural wood grain and color variation
- Traditional auspicious patterns (checkerboard, hemp leaf, tortoise shell, sea waves) carry symbolic meaning
- Presentation box and instructions included
About this craft
Yosegi marquetry is a traditional Hakone woodcraft technique using contrasting veneer strips arranged into geometric patterns without adhesive. Each box is hand-assembled; regional style dates to Edo period. Auspicious pattern symbolism reflects Japanese aesthetic philosophy.
Description
Hand-marquetried Hakone puzzle box that reveals its secret after 10 careful moves
What's in the box
- Secret box
- instruction manual (English language not guaranteed)
Shipping & Import
Ships from Tokyo with tracking. Import duties, taxes, or carrier fees may apply depending on your destination country unless shown as prepaid at checkout.
Details
- Brand
- 野澤作蔵商店
- Material
- Wood
- Color
- Standard Specifications
- Dimensions
- 12 × 8.5 × 5 cm
- Weight
- 64 g
