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Ramen delivery box (2015) - Kyoko Hoshino (Karakuri)

Ramen delivery box (2015) - Kyoko Hoshino (Karakuri)

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Item Location: United States

$550.00

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a****o 97	$550.00	30.07.2025 05:39:43

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Kyoko Hoshino has a distinctive style within the Karakuri Creation Group, with puzzle boxes that often possess a story-telling nature. The story for Ramen delivery box is pretty direct: Can you fully open the delivery box? The puzzle has a delightful solution, plus gives you a cool twist when you have to reset everything back to start with the delivery tray returned to the delivery box. All original packing material is included.

Karakuri product description:

This work was designed for an exhibition that theme is “2”. It is a box that is used when catered dishes are delivered. The ramen bowls are picked up from customers homes after they have finished eating. I was particular about making the tray which was the key to this work. Please open the cover to the second step of the top properly.

Size: 72×60×115 mm

Material: Shiuri Cherry, Walnut, and Mizuki (Dogwood)

Condition: Perfect

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Ramen delivery box (2015) - Kyoko Hoshino (Karakuri)

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$550.00

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