18 steps Yosegi Mame 1 sun Japanese puzzle box Himitsu-bako [m18y]

Marquetry (yosegi) patterns are different on each puzzle box, so the pattern may not look exactly the same as in the photo.

Opening method of the puzzle box: 18 steps (easy to open)
Moving panels and sliding keys: 4 panels / no keys
Outside size: 1.7 × 1.2 × 1.06 inch (43 × 30 × 27 mm)
Inside storage space size: about 0.62 × 0.86 × 0.43 inch (16 × 22 × 11 mm)
A description sheet (solution sheet) and a gift box are included.

This is a very tiny Japanese puzzle box. It is one of the smallest puzzle boxes made in Hakone, Japan. This puzzle box opens in 18 steps, moving little by little in order. It is made using only wood.“Mame” means “bean” in Japanese, so this puzzle box is named Mame puzzle box because it is as small as a bean. The design uses traditional Hakone Yosegi-zaiku, and the pattern is different on each box.

This tiny puzzle box is handmade by Hiroyuki Oka.
"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).