Sphere Ball Karakuri Secret Box by Tatsuo MiyamotoThis rare work was created by former Karakuri Creation Group member Mr. Tatsuo Miyamoto.This superb Sphere Ball Karakuri box made using “Muku-Zukuri” techniquue in the shape of a perfectly round spherical ball, which is very rare his masterpiece.An amazingly beautiful shape as piece of art. And this work futures wonderfully high elaborate production and beautiful wood grain, combination of color and refined marquetry patterns.Also, Karakuri b...

This wonderful puzzle has FOUR compartments to find.  Highly recommended.Please note that it is a large puzzle.  9" x 5" x 5".Original Karakuri solution card is included.Per the Karakuri website:ONIGIRI (Rice Ball)craftsmanHiroshi IwaharaITEMRF-17Created4/2007Size(box body)100×200×100mmSize(storage part)*****Materialwalnut, berry, dogwood, ichii, old katsuraFacebookTwitter共有The craftsman often had his mother cook ONIGIRI (a Rice Ball) when he was a child.He liked miso ONIGIRI and grilled...

I want you to help me! - 2021 Karakuri Idea ContestSolved a few times but in perfect condition. Includes the original solution sheet.Description from the KCG website:https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/co-13-3/This work was produced by Karakuri Creation Group’s craftsmen.‘‘What the heck! There is a boy who is in trouble on a steep slope!Just looking at it feels painful…It’s like a wall! Someone help him quickly please!’’The fate of the karakuri box is that we have to hide the harde...

Karakuri Door - Karakuri Creation Group 2014Solved a few times but in perfect condition.Description from the KCG website:https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/se-1/The Karakuri Door is permanently on display at the Sekisho Karakuri museum. Because of this it was produced in a motif. 　Buyer pays shipping. Shipping will be calculated after the auction.Payment via PayPal F&F

Whale type-Ⅰ - Osamu KashoSolved a few times but in perfect condition. Includes the original solution sheet.Description from the KCG website:https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/os-22/A Karakuri box of friendly faced whale. It’s not difficult to open.The head part can be lifted up,and the tail part will be able to move somehow.You can peek inside its mechanism.It’s simple mechanism, but please enjoy to see how all parts are linked after you solve this.Buyer pays shipping. Shipping will be ca...

This is the latest version of Bad Radio, a Karakuri puzzle made by Akio Kamei. As with all Karakuri puzzles, the craftsmanship here is outstanding, and this puzzle has an extremely cool solution. I have solved and reset this puzzle a couple times, and the puzzle is in excellent condition. I would certainly keep this puzzle if I could, but I find myself in a position where I must sell it. Comes in its original packaging (as shown in the second image).Below is a link to the full description: http...

A classic Karakuri. Wonderful craftsmanship as always. Great condition.https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/da-4/Payment via PayPal "Friends & Family" (or cash in person!)Buyer to pay shipping - calculated after auction  Multiple items will be combined for shipping so be SURE to tell me if you hope to win any more auctions from me in the near future

I think it's one of the earlier ones. Great condition and working perfectly. Tricky!https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/ch-12/Payment via PayPal "Friends & Family" (or cash in person!)Buyer to pay shipping - calculated after auction  Multiple items will be combined for shipping so be SURE to tell me if you hope to win any more auctions from me in the near future

Box is in good condition and has been solved and reset a few times.  Original custom packaging is included.Puzzle is just over 3" in diameter.Per the Karakuri website:PILE OF DISKS 3craftsmanAkio KameiITEMM-12-3Created11/2021Size(box body)80×80×30mmSize(storage part)Φ20×21mmMaterialmaple, keyaki (zelkova), rose woodFacebookTwitter共有This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2021.Since the introduction of the "pile disc" (M-12) in 1985, I have made various improvements.With this, ...

2010 Christmas present.Per the Karakuri website:Snake CubecraftsmanHideaki KawashimaITEMKW-6Created10/2010Size(box body)72×72×72mmSize(storage part)*****Materialwalnut, maple, padoaukFacebookTwitter共有This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2010.The title of this box "snake" comes from the coloration of this box.I chose the best pattern and the best mechanism from many combinations.The puzzle is located in the United States, but I will ship worldwide.Customs forms for internation...

I believe this box is unsolved.  The knot is still the one tied by the very hands of Akio Kamei!Per the Karakuri website:String Box ⅣcraftsmanAkio KameiITEMM-49Created11/2016Size(box body)91×91×63mmSize(storage part)*****Materialkatsura, magnolia, etc.FacebookTwitter共有This work was designed as a Christmas present for 2016.It's not so difficult to open. But can you open it by yourself?The puzzle is located in the United States, but I will ship worldwide.Customs forms for international s...

This was a Karakuri Christmas gift in 2008.  Per the Karakuri website:String BoxcraftsmanFumio TsuburaiITEMTU-14Created10/2008Size(box body)70×70×62mmSize(storage part)*****MaterialoakFacebookTwitter共有Usually, we can't open the cover. As you know, you can see two ribbons. You can pull the ribbons freely. When you pull the two ribbons in a special way, you will be able to open the cover.The puzzle is located in the United States, but I will ship worldwide.Customs forms for international ...

This was designed for the Karakuri Experiments exhibition.  The puzzle has been solved and reset a few times and is in excellent condition.Per the Karakuri website:flaskolationcraftsmanYasuaki KikuchiITEMZ-10Created3/2021Size(box body)61×117×72mmSize(storage part)31×39×27mmMaterialmaple, beech, mizuki (dogwood), katsura, etc.FacebookTwitter共有This work was designed for an exhibition with the theme, “Karakuri Experiments”.How are you all doing during these Corona virus days?In the fa...