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.
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.
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.
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
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.