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The wolf from Grimm (2017) - Osamu Kasho (Karakuri)

The wolf from Grimm (2017) - Osamu Kasho (Karakuri)

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Item Location: United States

$750.00

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b****n 22	$750.00	02.08.2025 08:02:54

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Wolf from Grimm is a fantastic example of celebrated puzzle craftsman Osamu Kasho’s singular combination of playful, character-driven Karakuri design coupled with delightful puzzling mechanic. It presents you with a sleeping, seemingly content wolf. Can you open him up and discover what he just ate? This is a wonderful puzzle that is fun to solve and looks great on display. All original packing material is included.

Karakuri product description:

This work was designed for an exhibition that theme is “Story”.

The wolf with a big belly is sleeping. Do you know this story? He swallowed something. I wonder what in the world is inside.

Size: 157×68×60mm

Material: Walnut, Maple, Cherry, and Magnolia

Condition: Perfect

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The wolf from Grimm (2017) - Osamu Kasho (Karakuri)

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$750.00

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