Hakone Yosegi Puzzle Box "Large-sized box with 21 steps"

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Crafted in Hakone, Kanagawa — home of Japan’s 200-year-old Yosegi Zaiku marquetry tradition — this large secret puzzle box opens only when you slide the panels in the correct seque nce of 21 steps. The ultimate challenge for puzzle enthusiasts, and a stunning display piece. Each piece is handmade, so patterns may vary slightly. 【About Hakone Yosegi Zaiku】Making full use of the wealth of wood colours and textures, craftsmen produce geometric patterns by shaving and merging wood chips from a variety of native trees — including Cornel, Mulberry, Chinese cedar, Magnolia, and more. 【Specification】・Material: Wood・Size/ W15×H9.5×D6.5cm・Weight/ 340 g・Made in Japan 【Notes】・Handmade; individual differences in pattern may occur・Handle with care to preserve the wood surface Product Type: JAPANESE SOUVENIRSCollection: WOODEN MOSAIC WORK Show more