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Himitsu-Bako Ball (maker and date unknown)
Himitsu-Bako Ball (maker and date unknown)

Himitsu-Bako Ball (maker and date unknown)

xenokathexis 139
Item Location: United States

$20.00

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StacyS 184 $20.00 24.10.2026 18:08:25
Description

⟬ Smallbox Fortnight ⟭——18. Himitsu-Bako Ball (manufacturer and date unknown)



these puzzles were sold through the Japanese chain store Izumiya. i have not been able to find out who designed and made them, i only know that they are no longer sold.


made from: walnut, Japanese hou, karin and mobingi





♫: 


—1. everything i have is in the photos.


—2. shipment is by USPS Priority Mail, insured for the full sale price and trackable.


—3. if the auction(s) in which you are the highest bidder have closed, and you are not bidding on other auctions, please let me know and i will organise the invoice. otherwise, shipping will be calculated after all auctions in this Fortnight are closed.


—4. payment is via PayPal only.


—5. all puzzles in my collection have been kept out of sunlight, in a humidity-stable room or sealed plastic container, away from pets unless they can solve them, and in a non-smoking household.


—6. the price for shipping+insurance will not exceed $30. if it costs more, i will pay the balance.


thank you for looking, and good luck if you bid.


:cameron:



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