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Asymmetric Cube -Arrow- (2020) - Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri)
Asymmetric Cube -Arrow- (2020) - Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri)
Asymmetric Cube -Arrow- (2020) - Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri)

Asymmetric Cube -Arrow- (2020) - Hideaki Kawashima (Karakuri)

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Item Location: United States

$600.00

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m****r 19 $600.00 23.07.2025 09:31:39
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Description

For those familiar with Kawashima’s Bars Box puzzles, Asymmetric Cube -Arrow- may be the prettiest of the series.  -Arrow- has the intricate multi-step solution and precision wood craftsmanship that you expect from a Bars Box puzzle.  However, -Arrow- is described as the “twin” to Asymmetric Cube -5-, and as with -5-, -Arrow- similarly features some particularly surprising movements.  Further, and most notably, -Arrow- features a distinctive, especially cool arrow pattern in different absolutely gorgeous woods on each of the faces, making it stand out among all the Bars Box puzzles.  All original packaging included.

 

Karakuri product description:

 

Size: 70×70×70mm

Material: Magnolia, Purple heart, Padauk, Kyaki (Zelkova), and Maple

Condition: Perfect


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