The Skachihoko Puzzle Box by Daiki Arimura was only availble to Karakuri Members in a Lottery format in April 2025.
The crafter describes this work by stating the following: "
Shachihoko is an imaginary creature with the head of a dragon and the body of a fish.
There is a legend that when building or house are on fire, Shachihoko Spews out the water and puts the fire out. Following the legend, Shachihoko has been put on a roof as a gurdian god.
It's characteristic of Shachihoko that he puts his tail up. But when I see him, I feel that he needs a rest because the pose must be hard for him to keep. Perhaps, he says "I'm so tired... I want to stretch and take a rest...".
That's the reason why I made this work.
Let's loosen up his body and let him rest."
There is a legend that when building or house are on fire, Shachihoko Spews out the water and puts the fire out. Following the legend, Shachihoko has been put on a roof as a gurdian god.
It's characteristic of Shachihoko that he puts his tail up. But when I see him, I feel that he needs a rest because the pose must be hard for him to keep. Perhaps, he says "I'm so tired... I want to stretch and take a rest...".
That's the reason why I made this work.
Let's loosen up his body and let him rest."
Crafted of Maple, Keyaki, (Zelcova), Wendge and Magnolia and Cherry.
Exterior measures 156 x 147.5 x 78.5 mm. with secret spaces measuring 30.5 x 22.5 x 19 mm.
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The Skachihoko Puzzle Box by Daiki Arimura was only availble to Karakuri Members in a Lottery format in April 2025.
The crafter describes this work by stating the following: "
Shachihoko is an imaginary creature with the head of a dragon and the body of a fish.
There is a legend that when building or house are on fire, Shachihoko Spews out the water and puts the fire out. Following the legend, Shachihoko has been put on a roof as a gurdian god.
It's characteristic of Shachihoko that he puts his tail up. But when I see him, I feel that he needs a rest because the pose must be hard for him to keep. Perhaps, he says "I'm so tired... I want to stretch and take a rest...".
That's the reason why I made this work.
Let's loosen up his body and let him rest."
There is a legend that when building or house are on fire, Shachihoko Spews out the water and puts the fire out. Following the legend, Shachihoko has been put on a roof as a gurdian god.
It's characteristic of Shachihoko that he puts his tail up. But when I see him, I feel that he needs a rest because the pose must be hard for him to keep. Perhaps, he says "I'm so tired... I want to stretch and take a rest...".
That's the reason why I made this work.
Let's loosen up his body and let him rest."
Crafted of Maple, Keyaki, (Zelcova), Wendge and Magnolia and Cherry.
Exterior measures 156 x 147.5 x 78.5 mm. with secret spaces measuring 30.5 x 22.5 x 19 mm.
Comes in Gift Box and Opening Diagram!