Description
- "Himitsu-Bako" in Japanese means Secret Box, Puzzle Box. It was made by combining puzzle-mechanism with Yosegi-Zaiku and Shikake-Bako technique which was developed in Hakone, Japan around the Meiji Period over 100 years ago.
- This 2 Sun 7 Step Japanese Secret Puzzle box (Koyosegi) is handcrafted in Hakone, Japan. It's embellished with AWOL exclusive pewter "The Thinker", made in the USA.
- Perfect to store small objects, use it as a coin bank, and enjoy the fun of a challenging puzzle! It requires 7 steps to open, please follow the exact step-by-step procedure, such as pushing or pulling a certain side once at a time. To close the box, do the steps in reverse order.
- Outside measurement: 2-3/8" x 1-7/8" x 1-1/2" (60x48x38mm). Usable Inner Size: 1-3/8"x1-1/4"x1". The traditional Japanese measuring system called "SUN", 1 sun=1.193 inches=30.3mm
Care Instruction: As with any work of art, the Japanese Secret Puzzle Box must be handled with care. Wood may expand or contract with changes in humidity and temperature. Avoid high humidity and hot environments to guarantee the future functioning of the box. Do not force the box open, it may cause damage. Never use abrasive cleansers on it, instead clean the surface with a clean dry cloth.
