RARE!  I have been unable to find another time this puzzle was offered for auction!Per the Karakuri website:AN-DONKyoko HoshinoITEMHS-15Created11/2015Size(box body)66×66×85 ㎜Size(storage part)*****Materialwendge, mizuki (dogwood), shiuri cherry, magnoliaFacebookTwitter共有This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2015. An andon was used during the Edo Period to illuminate a room. It was shaped as a square box which held the four-sided paper lantern inside. Candles were too expensi...

Puzzle box is in excellent condition.  Original packaging and paperwork are included.Per the Karakuri website:SkyscraperscraftsmanOsamu KashoITEMOS-19Created3/2020Size(box body)100x115x73mmSize(storage part)75x57x45mmMaterialJapanese walnut, wendge, chanchin, kmaple, oak, cherryFacebookTwitter共有This work was designed for an exhibition with the theme, “GO”. Five buildings are standing on the top of the box. The height of the buildings are adjustable. What is the pattern of the top board?...

Sharaku Secret Box (Uchiyama’s Wood Inlay Art)  Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis traditional Japanese Yosegi(marquetry) style secret box. The box is designed with beautiful wood inlay featuring “Sharaku”, a famous Japanese ukiyo-e print by Haruo Uchiyama. Also There is inlay art of cranes, which is a symbol of Mr. U’chiyama’s design.He is an award-winning master craftman of wood inlay work. Also He created works in collaboration with Mr. Akio Kamei who is master craftman of Karakuri Creati...

This is the final form of Scion of the Tesseract using a special black, gold, and red filament that is set to blend two colors outside to make a Ebony wood look with multiple vented faces adorned with a Bloodwood Finish, and an inside with Copper plated vented internals, all with wood grained edges.All Vented Scions are owned by one collector, making this still a very rare piece.For #-8 I fashioned it after Vented Mixed Exotic Woods like Ebony and  Bloodwood, (with a slight Lignum Vitae shimm...

Book Type Secret Box (Large) by Noboru Honma 　Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis traditional Japanese Yosegi(marquetry) style secret box called “Hongata-Ruiji” It means “Book Type - Similarity”.And It is a rare limited edition design by Noboru Honma who is Legendary craftsman certified as a Japanese traditional craftsman of Hakone Yosegi Zaiku.This beautiful design is Mr. Honma’s original marquetry pattern that formed by combining triangles and trapezoids using highly sophisticated techniq...

Thaw (Dyedblack) KW-2-2 by Hideaki Kawashima KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThe device is very simple and the storage space appears slowly like melting ice.It was redesigned as a work of the 2016 Lexus New Takumi Project. It has a ring case.I intended on finishing with Japanese lacquer in the Takumi project, but it was very difficult to control the thickness so I must improve the technique first.The Cherry wood is colored with dye and pigment.Threre is the Kawashima’s stamp is inside the box.This ...

Money Bank by Akio Kamei KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis Money Bank puzzle box was created Akio Kamei in 1987. Who is a Karakuri Creation Group’s master of craftsman. It is his classic work and  features very interesting mechanism. a beautiful shape and grain of box as a piece of art. it will be a perfect interior decorating item on your shelf.The Kamei’s Stamp is on the inside of the box.* Excellent condition, with the Original Box and Solution Sheet (written in Japanese)Size : 80×80×60...

Goblet Secret Box by Shiro Tajima Limited EditionThis work was created by former Karakuri Creation Group member Mr. Shiro Tajima.This work is based on the famous Rubin vase motif. Also the box futures elegantly design and refined marquetry patterns.*This Goblet Secret Box is a Limited version design.The  box moves perfectly.*Brand new condition, with the Original Box & Solution envelope, Size : 120×70×55mm—————————————————————————————...

String Box IV by Akio Kamei KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxThis box was created by Karakuri Creation Group’s master of craftsman, Mr. Kamei.It's not so difficult to open. But can you open it by yourself ?This is in mint, new condition* Brand new condition, with the Original Box,Size : 91×91×63mmMaterial : katsura, magnolia, etc.———————————————————————————————————————————————***Payment via only PayPal Fr...

Hit Box  KCG Karakuri Box Puzzle BoxYou must hit the box to open it. This is quite simple, but it is also quitefunny. At craft fairs, many people felt that Karakuri Boxes were difficultto open. Therefore, this was designed. For a long time, the craftsmancontinued making it in secret, because, other craftsmen in our group weretrying to create special works, too. This is a new specification. The surface painting is an beautiful oil finish.The box mechanism works perfectly. opens and closes withou...

Karakuri Test Tube Box Karakuri box is the ultimate woodworking item, combining the idea of "karakuri" handed down from generation to generation with new "karakuri" create from the rich imagination of craftsmen, which are then realized through precise and delicate processing.Also this box is decorated with marquetry (Hakone Yosegi).*Brand new condition, with the Box & Solution envelope, 3 Glass test tube included.The box mechanism works perfectly. Size : 125×115×100mm————————...

Pristine condition, solved once.Carriage will be charged at cost when I know the delivery address.Payment by Paypal Friends and Family.

Karakuri Let's Get Dressed by Shou Sugimoto. In pristine condition, solved once.·         Payment can be made through PayPal.·         Shipping costs will be calculated after auction.  Buyer to pay shipping calculated after auction. Please wait for updated invoice before making payment.

Karakuri pod by Hideaki Kawashima. In pristine condition, solved once.·         Payment can be made through PayPal.·         Shipping costs will be calculated after auction.  Buyer to pay shipping calculated after auction. Please wait for updated invoice before making payment.