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For sale is a beautiful, highly collectible vintage graduated set of 3 mid-century Japanese Puzzle Boxes (Himitsu-Bako). Handcrafted with traditional geometric Yosegi marquetry along the sides and intricate Zougan wood-inlaid scenes.
Dimensions & Sizing:
• Please see the listing photos for precise measurements and dimensions of all three boxes.
Artistic Design:
• Front Lids: Each box features a distinct scenic landscape depicting Mt. Fuji.
• Reverse Panels: Beautifully detailed nature motifs that scale with the box sizes. The smallest features a delicate butterfly, the medium box showcases twin blossoms, and the largest box depicts an elegant bird nestled among flowers.
• Provenance: The set retains its original vintage cream-and-blue paper "Made in Japan" export sticker on the base.
Mechanism & Functionality:
• All three boxes open cleanly with incredibly smooth sliding movements.
• The mid-size and large boxes open with a traditional 3-step slide mechanism.
• The smallest nesting box features a unique mechanical variant where both side panels slide downward simultaneously to unlock the lid.
Condition:
Great vintage condition! All wooden slides glide cleanly without warping. There is minor cosmetic surface wear expected from age, including a tiny wood nick on one corner of the largest box. Please review the detailed close-up photos for the exact physical condition.
