4 Sun 14 Steps Yosegi & Ichimatsu by Hiroyuki Oka

A Symphony of Contrasts and the Timeless 4-Sun Heritage

A Mosaic of Woods in the Traditional 4-Sun Scale

This secret box is a stunning tribute to the diversity of natural woods. The top panel is adorned with traditional Yosegi marquetry (with subtle pattern variations ensuring no two boxes are identical), while the bottom panel highlights the warmth of sliced natural walnut. The side panels feature an elegant Ichimatsu (checkerboard) pattern masterfully crafted from four distinct types of wood. The piece is built precisely to the traditional size of 4 Sun (a historical Japanese unit of measurement where 1 Sun equals approximately 3 centimeters).

The Hidden Choreography of 14 Steps

Honoring the legacy of the Edo and Meiji eras, opening this box requires patience and deduction. To access its hidden storage compartment, the solver must execute 14 sequential movements using 3 sliding panels and 2 slide keys.

Two Decades of Devotion to the Yosegi Art

This enigma is handcrafted by Hiroyuki Oka. Following a ten-year apprenticeship, he has devoted over 20 years to mastering Yosegi-Zaiku and meticulously creating these captivating boxes in his own workshop.

Expertise and Authenticity

Artisan: Hiroyuki Oka

Type: Himitsu-Bako (4-Sun Japanese Secret Box)

Materials: Natural walnut and Yosegi/Ichimatsu inlay (4 wood types)

Mechanism: 14 steps, 3 sliding panels, 2 slide keys

Outside Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.2 x 5.3 cm

Inside Dimensions: 7.4 x 6.2 x 3.5 cm

Included: Gift box and solution sheet

Our Promise of Excellence

Every piece in our collection is rigorously inspected and tested by us to guarantee the flawless function and integrity of its mechanism. For your absolute peace of mind, this work is shipped with the utmost care from France, ensuring prompt delivery and absolutely no hidden customs fees within the European Union.