Karakuri Box: Ninja – Diagonal top-down view featuring triangular shapes in various colours and materials
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  • Karakuri Box: Ninja – Top view showing triangular shapes in various colours and materials – By Osamu Kasho
  • Karakuri Box: Ninja – Diagonal view of the karakuri box with a walnut base – By Osamu Kasho
  • Karakuri Box: Ninja – Front view of triangular shapes in various colours and types of wood – By Osamu Kasho
  • Karakuri Box: Ninja – Side view (height) in walnut – By Osamu Kasho
  • Karakuri Box: Ninja - 2. Diagonal top view featuring triangular shapes in various colours and materials
  • Karakuri Box: Ninja – Rear view, made of walnut, with ‘kash kash’ signed in the bottom right-hand corner – By Osamu Kasho
  • Karakuri Box: Ninja – Rear aerial view, made of walnut, with ‘kash kash’ signed in the bottom right-hand corner – By Osamu Kasho
  • Karakuri Box: Ninja – Diagonal bird’s-eye view based on its walnut height – By Osamu Kasho
  • Karakuri Box: Ninja – Diagonal rear bird’s-eye view, made of walnut and displayed upright – By Osamu Kasho
  • Karakuri Box: Ninja – View of the open box – By Osamu Kasho
  • Karakuri Box: Ninja – Aerial view of the Karakuri box, its scuffed gift box and the opened solution envelope – By Osamu Kasho

"NINJA": Osamu Kasho's Visual Trick

€429.00
No tax

A captivating mechanical challenge crafted by Osamu Kasho under the theme of "JAPAN". This box requires you to look past a deceptive visual pattern to unlock a completely flush, handle-less drawer.

Note: This pre-owned item is in absolutely perfect condition and comes complete with its original box and solution sheet.

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The Asymmetrical Trap

The top of this puzzle box features a striking, colorful pattern composed of tricolor wooden triangles. At first glance, it appears beautifully symmetrical. However, this is a deliberate visual trick by Osamu Kasho. If you look closely, the pattern is slightly unbalanced. Recognizing this hidden asymmetry is the crucial first step to unraveling the internal gimmicks.

The Ninja's Clue

The box's title comes to life during the solving process. If you can figure out how to make the first three moves on the top panel, the triangles will shift to form a new shape associated with a Ninja. This is not just a cool visual effect; the shape itself provides the ultimate hint on how to proceed. The craftsman's signature "kash kash" is proudly stamped on the bottom.

The Handle-Less Drawer

The final hurdle is opening the front drawer. It sits completely flush against the box body with absolutely no knob or edge to pinch. Because the clever internal mechanics take up most of the room, the actual storage space is quite small. As Osamu Kasho suggests, it is the perfect size to hide a secret letter for whoever is clever enough to open it!

Technical Specifications

Condition: Pre-owned, perfect condition, see all the photos above

Maker: Osamu Kasho (February 2023)

The Challenge: Shifting top pattern and a hidden drawer with no handle

Materials: Walnut, Magnolia, Chanchin, Wenge, and Maple

External Dimensions: 9.0 × 9.0 × 5.1 cm

Internal Storage: 3.5 × 6.5 × 1.7 cm

Included: Original gift box (scratched) and solution sheet (open enveloppe)

Our Promise of Excellence

Every item is rigorously tested to guarantee smooth mechanical operation. For your complete peace of mind, this item is shipped with meticulous care from France, ensuring fast delivery and the total absence of customs duties within the European Union.

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Data sheet

Wood
Noyer, Magnolia, Chanchin, Wengé et Érable
Dimension
Externes : 9,0 × 9,0 × 5,1 cm - Espace de rangement interne : 3,5 × 6,5 × 1,7 cm
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