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Vintage Japanese Trick Puzzle Box 54 Step Karakuri Himitsu Bako Large 6 Sun Size

$ 261.36

Availability: 91 in stock
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
  • Condition: Very good condition
  • Culture: Japanese

    Description

    DETAILS OF ITEM
    This is a 6 sun mid century Japanese secret trick puzzle box called himitsu karakuri bako that measures a large 7 inches long by 4.75 inches wide by 3.38 inches high.  It requires 52 steps to complete in the proper sequence to open the box.  The cover features a Zougan landscape design complete with sailboats on Lake Ashino, a country house, a pine tree and Mt. Fuji in the background. The back of the box features a blooming Camelia flower with a flying butterfly that is ready to land.
    Marked Made in Japan though the seal is lighttly worn, this piece originated in the Hakone region of Japan sometime in the 1960's.  The condition is very good and the movements are smooth not loose.  Solution would be provided on request.