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Twin Box by Yoshio Okiyama (Karakuri) - RARE
Twin Box by Yoshio Okiyama (Karakuri) - RARE
Twin Box by Yoshio Okiyama (Karakuri) - RARE

Twin Box by Yoshio Okiyama (Karakuri) - RARE

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Item Location: United States

$565.00

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This is an unusual and special box.  It was designed and made in 2000 by Yoshio Okiyama of the Karakuri Creation Group.  The last time one was up for auction was eight years ago.  Because this is such a unique item, I am setting it up as a 14-day auction.

I have tested the box and it works well.

Note that I only have the packaging lid, not the complete box.  It also comes with the insert shown in the last photo.

Per the Karakuri website:

Twin Box

Yoshio OkiyamaYoshio Okiyama
ITEMYO-2
Created1/2000
Size
(box body)
178 x 89 x 89 mm
Size
(storage part)
*****
Materialdogwood of oak, ramin, katura
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I directly connected 2 secret boxes together. Thus I could realize a new way to open them. You can unlock them when you make a gap between the two boxes. On the surface, I used 2 kinds of Yosegi (Yabane and Kirichigaimasu). Both of the mechanisms and Yosegi were popular. This box should be called "an art work ".

The puzzle is located in the United States, but I will ship worldwide.
Customs forms for international shipments will reflect actual payments.
Payments can be made through PayPal (Friends & Family preferred).
Buyer to pay shipping calculated after auction.
Buyer may choose supplemental insurance at their expense.
Please wait for the updated invoice before making payment. 

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