Description
Shachihoko – Intermediate Puzzle Box
Shachihoko is a large, sculptural wooden puzzle box designed by Daiki Arimura and produced by Karakuri Creation Group. Inspired by the legendary Japanese guardian creature with a dragon's head and fish-like body, it is a striking work of functional art with remarkable display presence.
The objective is to discover how to open the puzzle and access its small hidden storage compartment. Its imaginative form conceals an engaging intermediate challenge that rewards thoughtful observation and gentle experimentation.
- Designer: Daiki Arimura
- Producer: Karakuri Creation Group
- Puzzle Type: Trick Opening Puzzle Box
- Difficulty Level: Intermediate
- Box Dimensions: 156 mm × 78.5 mm × 147.5 mm (approximately 6.14 in × 3.09 in × 5.81 in)
- Storage Space: 19 mm × 30.5 mm × 22.5 mm (approximately 0.75 in × 1.20 in × 0.89 in)
- Material: Keyaki (zelkova), maple, wenge, magnolia, and cherry
- Objective: Open the puzzle box
- Japanese Guardian Motif: A sculptural interpretation of the legendary Shachihoko.
- Large Display Piece: Its expressive form and substantial size make it a standout in any collection.
- Intermediate Puzzle Challenge: A satisfying mechanical discovery experience for regular puzzle-box solvers.
- Fine Mixed-Wood Construction: Five contrasting woods create rich color, texture, and collector appeal.
Why You'll Enjoy It:
Shachihoko offers something rare: a puzzle box that feels equally at home in a mechanical-puzzle collection or as a sculptural art object. Daiki Arimura's expressive design, paired with Karakuri Creation Group's fine woodworking, makes it a memorable piece to explore, display, and share.
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