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11 steps Yosegi/Ichimatsu 11cm/4inch Japanese puzzle box Himitsu-bako [2026623]
11 steps Yosegi/Ichimatsu 11cm/4inch Japanese puzzle box Himitsu-bako
[2026623]
Price: US$99.90(tax included)
Low stock
Item description
"In a typical Japanese puzzle box, once the first move is discovered, the rest of the solution is usually a repetition of the same sequence, even as the number of moves increases. An 11-step puzzle box is normally made with two sliding keys and three sliding panels. For this box, I changed that arrangement slightly and made it with one sliding key and four sliding panels instead. I think even people who are very familiar with Japanese puzzle boxes will notice that the sequence feels a little different from the usual one."
Opening method of the puzzle box : 11 steps
Moving panels and Slide keys : 4 panels / 1 key
Outside size : 4.3 x 3.4 x 2.0 inch (11 x 88 x 53 cm)
Inside storage space size : 2.6 x 2.7 x 1.3 inch (66 x 70 x 33 cm)
Includes description (solution sheet for how to open) and gift box
"The Japanese puzzle box (Himitsu-bako) is made only of wood, environmentally-friendly products. This a one of traditional art work of Japan. The origin goes back even to the Edo and Meiji era (1800s) in Japan. It has been handed down by the very few craftsmen. I am crafting full-time these puzzle boxes by myself. I had training for 10 years and I'm crafting these Japanese puzzle boxes and Yosegi-zaiku for over 20 years. All items are made in my workshop and shipped to you directly. I will promise that all boxes are of good quality. My Puzzle boxes will move smoothly, because I will check and test all puzzle boxes before shipping. If you have a question, Please feel free to ask me anything. Thank you!. Hiroyuki Oka"
The puzzle box outside (Length) size : 1 sun (Mame / 4.3cm / 1.70inch) , 2 sun (6.0cm / 2.35inch) , 3 sun (9.0cm / 3.54inch) , 4 sun (11.6cm / 4.56inch) , 5 sun (15.0cm / 5.90inch) , 6 sun (18.0cm / 7.00inch) , 7 sun (21.0cm / 8.25inch).
Opening method of the puzzle box : 11 steps
Moving panels and Slide keys : 4 panels / 1 key
Outside size : 4.3 x 3.4 x 2.0 inch (11 x 88 x 53 cm)
Inside storage space size : 2.6 x 2.7 x 1.3 inch (66 x 70 x 33 cm)
Includes description (solution sheet for how to open) and gift box
"The Japanese puzzle box (Himitsu-bako) is made only of wood, environmentally-friendly products. This a one of traditional art work of Japan. The origin goes back even to the Edo and Meiji era (1800s) in Japan. It has been handed down by the very few craftsmen. I am crafting full-time these puzzle boxes by myself. I had training for 10 years and I'm crafting these Japanese puzzle boxes and Yosegi-zaiku for over 20 years. All items are made in my workshop and shipped to you directly. I will promise that all boxes are of good quality. My Puzzle boxes will move smoothly, because I will check and test all puzzle boxes before shipping. If you have a question, Please feel free to ask me anything. Thank you!. Hiroyuki Oka"
The puzzle box outside (Length) size : 1 sun (Mame / 4.3cm / 1.70inch) , 2 sun (6.0cm / 2.35inch) , 3 sun (9.0cm / 3.54inch) , 4 sun (11.6cm / 4.56inch) , 5 sun (15.0cm / 5.90inch) , 6 sun (18.0cm / 7.00inch) , 7 sun (21.0cm / 8.25inch).
Reviews
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an unusual opening processBy lippatriceSeller's responseThank you as always for your purchase and for your wonderful review! I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed it. I am also glad that the idea I had in mind when making this box came across to you. For those who are already familiar with traditional Japanese puzzle boxes...🤭, I would like to continue making boxes that still use sliding mechanisms, but open in a different way from usual. Thank you once again.1 of 1 viewers said this review is helpful.Is this review helpful for you?
An 11-step *himitsu bako* is also unusual.
It is a beautiful, unique, high-quality piece; the movements are very smooth, as always, and it arrived in a gift bag, protected by a lovely cardboard box.
Thank you, Hiroyuki, for this *himitsu bako* that stands out from the ordinary—I was pleasantly surprised by the modifications.