Group: Karakuri Creation Group
Puzzles designed and crafted by current and former members of the Karakuri Creation Group, including Iwahara, Miyamoto,Tajima, Satou, Ogura, Kakuda, Oka, Kawashima, and Ninomiya. They are in excellent condition, unless otherwise noted.
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Lot 5632 - Paper Bag (P-34) |
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Est. value: $900 |
Winning bid: $3,699 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Size: 25x15x8cm Notes: Made of cherry, walnut, and dogwood. Two secret compartments. The carving of the paper bag and rolled paper is very detailed (see extra photos). Very light wear on bottom. More information: https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/p-34 |
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Lot 6692 - 6 Plate (K-16) |
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Est. value: $75 |
Winning bid: $75 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Akio Kamei Panel: 5cm Notes: six identical panels form an impossible burr. Front panel appears to be water-stained. |
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Lot 6693 - Wrapping Box (HS-3) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $440 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Kyoko Hoshino Size: 12x7x7cm Notes: Solve the trick box that is inside the bag. (The ribbon and bell are not part of the puzzle--you cannot open the bag.) This was a 2009 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. More information: https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/hs-3/ |
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Lot 6694 - A Box in a Box (HS-5) |
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Est. value: $200 |
Winning bid: $440 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Kyoko Hoshino Size: 21x10x9cm Notes: The bag is buttoned closed, but you can open the box hidden inside. This was a 2010 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. More information: https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/hs-5/ |
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Lot 6700 - DANGO (Japanese Cake) (HS-2) |
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Est. value: $150 |
Winning bid: $440 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Kyoko Hoshino Size: 13x13x7cm Notes: The drawer opens, but not yet all the way! Includes original box and solution card. More information: https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/hs-2/ |
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Lot 6701 - BB (HS-7) |
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Est. value: $100 |
Winning bid: $345 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Kyoko Hoshino Size: 7x7x6cm Notes: Open the secret compartment. This was a 2011 Karakuri Christmas present. Includes original box and copy of solution sheet. More information: https://karakuri.gr.jp/en/products/hs-7/ |
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Lot 6702 - 10-Move Box |
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Est. value: $900 |
Winning bid: $1,150 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Yoshiyuki Ninomiya Size: 15x10x6cm Notes: 10-move traditional trick box. Excellent condition, except for one very small dent on one edge. Includes original signature box and solution sheet. |
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Lot 6715 - 3-Move Box |
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Est. value: $500 |
Winning bid: $926 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Yoshiyuki Ninomiya Size: 11x7x5cm Notes: 3-move traditional trick box. Excellent condition. |
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Lot 6733 - 7-Move Box |
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Est. value: $700 |
Winning bid: $691 |
Lot Closed |
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Designer/Maker: Yoshiyuki Ninomiya Size: 15x10x6cm Notes: 7-move traditional trick box. Excellent condition. Signature honko inside secret compartment (see extra photo). Includes original signature box and solution sheet. |
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