Himitsu-bako: 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Diagonal bird’s-eye view with Koyosegi patterns on the lid – Designer: Hiroyuki Oka
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  • Himitsu-bako: 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Diagonal bird’s-eye view with Koyosegi patterns on the lid – Designer: Hiroyuki Oka
  • Himitsu-bako: 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Bird’s-eye view of the open box and drawer – Designer: Hiroyuki Oka
  • Himitsu-bako: 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Diagonal view with chequered patterns on the sides – Designer: Oka
  • Himitsu-bako: 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – View of the Koyosegi pattern on the lid – Designer: Hiroyuki Oka
  • Himitsu-bako: 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Exterior back view in Makoré (copper-brown colour) – Designer: Hiroyuki Oka
  • Himitsu-bako: 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Diagonal view of the lid featuring a Koyosegi pattern – Designer: Hiroyuki Oka
  • Himitsu-bako: 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Diagonal view of the chequered sides – Designer: Hiroyuki Oka
  • Himitsu-bako: 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Diagonal bird’s-eye view of the lid and sides – Designer: Hiroyuki Oka
  • 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Bird’s-eye view of the Makoré exterior back and chequered side – Designer: Hiroyuki Oka
  • 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Bird’s-eye view of the lid with Koyosegi pattern and chequered side – Designer: H. Oka
  • Himitsu-bako: 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Aerial view of the open box with signature on the back of the lid – Designer: H. Oka
  • Himitsu-bako: 5 Sun 10 Steps with Drawer – Top view of open box with Koyosegi pattern on the lid – Designer: Hiroyuki Oka

5 Sun 10 Steps Drawer Koyosegi & Ichimatsu

€209.00
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Handcrafted Japanese Secret Box with Drawer - 5 Sun (10 Steps)

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A Legacy of Master Craftsmanship

Experience the pinnacle of traditional Japanese woodworking with this eco-friendly Himitsu-Bako, handcrafted entirely from wood by master artisan Hiroyuki Oka. With over 30 years dedicated to this art form—dating back to the Edo and Meiji eras—Oka-san personally inspects and tests every box to ensure impeccably smooth movements.

A 10-Step Dual Mystery

Engage your mind with a sophisticated mechanism utilizing 3 moving panels and 1 sliding key. This puzzle box offers a rewarding two-part solution: complete the first 7 sequential steps to unlock the main lid, then continue to the 10th step to seamlessly release a hidden drawer for your most precious items.

Unique Yosegi Design

No two boxes are exactly alike. While the side panels consistently feature a striking "Ichimatsu" (checkered) pattern, the traditional Yosegi-zaiku designs on the top panel and drawer front vary, making your box a one-of-a-kind collector's item. The aesthetic is grounded by a bottom panel crafted from sliced natural makore wood.

Specifications

Creator: Hiroyuki Oka

Difficulty: 10 steps (Lid Opening + Hidden Drawer)

Mechanism: 3 moving panels / 1 ke

Materials: Eco-friendly natural wood (Makore) & Yosegi marquetry

External Dimensions: 15.0 × 9.8 × 7.0 cm (5 Sun size)

Internal Space (Main): 10.5 × 7.8 × 2.6 cm (+ drawer space)

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.

DRAYTO-5-10/OC
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Data sheet

Wood
Eco-friendly natural wood (Makore) & Yosegi parquetry
Dimension
External: 15.0 × 9.8 × 7.0 cm (5 Sun size) - Internal space (Main): 10.5 × 7.8 × 2.6 cm (+ drawer space)
Sun
5
Steps
10