5 Sun 35 +1 Step Yosegi Japanese Puzzle Box

  • 5 Sun 35 +1 Step Yosegi Japanese Puzzle Box
  • 5 Sun 35 +1 Step Yosegi Japanese Puzzle Box
  • 5 Sun 35 +1 Step Yosegi Japanese Puzzle Box

5 Sun 35 +1 Step Yosegi Japanese Puzzle Box

Complex Opening Sequence!

Crafted and stamped by Mr. Yamanaka, 35 steps are required to unveil the main compartment.  A secret space inside the lid contains a hidden 5 yen Japanese Coin!

*Difficulty- Difficult

Measures* 5.9 x 3.8 x 2.8 inches
Second small compartment inside lid.

Stamped with the Yamanaka's hanko.

Will arrive with opening instructions and gift box.

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5 Sun 35 +1 Step Yosegi Japanese Puzzle Box
5 Sun 35 +1 Step Yosegi Japanese Puzzle Box

Complex Opening Sequence!

Crafted and stamped by Mr. Yamanaka, 35 steps are required to unveil the main compartment.  A secret space inside the lid contains a hidden 5 yen Japanese Coin!

*Difficulty- Difficult

Measures* 5.9 x 3.8 x 2.8 inches
Second small compartment inside lid.

Stamped with the Yamanaka's hanko.

Will arrive with opening instructions and gift box.

This information was offered to us directly from a Japanese website and appears exactly as it appears on that site
Profile of Shigeo Yamanaka
The 4th Master of YAMANAKA KUMIKI WORKS INC.

 
1936
 Born in Odawara city
1973
 Estimated as an Excellent craft engineer by Kanagawa prefecture.
1976
 Authorized as a proprietor of an important cultural asset by Odawara city.
This is a first authorization in the category of Hakone woodcraft.
1978
 Held his private art exhibition at Tokyo Matsuya Department Store. Title; "Molding of Kumiki" Awarded for his excellent work by the president in the Industrial Design competition held by Kanagawa prefecture.
1980
 Awarded for his excellent work by the president of NHK in the 12th Japan traditional craft exhibition.
Appointed as a judge of craft skill by Kanagawa prefecture.
Awarded for his contribution to Odawara city.
1986
 Held his private art exhibition in Tokyo. Title; "Woodcraft through 100 years by 5 generations".
1987
 Authorized as a prominent craftsman by Kanagawa prefecture.



 
Other information of his backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated his craft skill in front of the Princess Michiko (Empress Michiko of Today) in the 8th World Craft conference.
  • Demonstrated his skill in front of Ms. Zhou(spouse of past Zhou Enlai)