Group: Akio Kamei

All puzzles are originals by Akio Kamei. They are in excellent condition, unless otherwise noted.

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Lot 6647 - Hot Miso Soup (P-41)

Est. value: $400

Winning bid: $1,255

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Hot Miso Soup (P-41) by Akio Kamei

Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei

Size: 12x12x9cm

Notes: Secret compartment inside the bowl of miso soup. Made from cherry, walnut, etc. Includes original box and solution card.

More information: https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/p-41/

 

Lot 6649 - Star Puzzle Box (M-31)

Est. value: $125

Winning bid: $350

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Star Puzzle Box (M-31) by Akio Kamei

Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei

Size: 8x8x8cm

Notes: This is a trick box, not kumiki, despite the physical similarity to Star (K-8). Made from walnut. This was the 2003 Karakuri Club Christmas present. Includes original box and solution card. Light wear, with a couple edges and corners bumped (for example, see top-right edge in photo); first move is tight.

 

Lot 6650 - Hamburger (P-29)

Est. value: $250

Winning bid: $2,200

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Hamburger (P-29) by Akio Kamei


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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei

Size: 11x11x10cm

Notes: Open the trick burger. Note: this is the original version by Kamei (not B&P, see extra photo)

 

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