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What is a Japanese puzzle box?
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A Japanese puzzle box, called himitsu-bako, are wooden boxes which keep items safe from theft through an intricate mechanical pattern. These boxes require specific steps moving the mechanism to release the obscured lid, opening to reveal the cavity within.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Japanese wooden box with inlay marquetry (Meiji 1868-1912) by HAKONE YOSEGIZAIKU
By Hakone Manufacturer Japan
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By Japanese Studio
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