Karakuri Memory Drawers Puzzle Box by Hiroshi Iwahara
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Description
Karakuri Memory Drawers Puzzle box
Crafted by Karakuri member Hiroshi Iwahara in 2005, this puzzle box incorporates an incredible mechanism that has the ability to remember the order in which the drawers are closed so that to open the drawers again you need to do it in the reverse order that they were closed. The puzzle box is describe by the Karakuri below.
This work memorizes 120 (The factorial of 5) kinds of turn to open the drawers. The big base is full of 30 device plates. The plates move vertically and horizontally, and change the arrangements when you open or close the drawers. The work memorizes the turn you closed the drawers just before automatically, and change the turn to open the drawers next. In theory, 6 kinds / 25 plates are needed to realize this system. But actually instead of that, 3 kinds / 30 plates are used. It’s a full-scale work that matches his previous “Super-CUBI”. The designer was eager to make it since he began to make Karakuri. It will be a most favorite work for the designer.
The puzzle box displays beautifully, and for its age works flawlessly! There are some minor impressions on the right side of the puzzle box (shown in the last photo) they were there when I took possession of the puzzle box. I have kept it in a humidity enclosed cabinet and it’s a beautiful piece for display.
Shipping can be calculated to your exact location after auction closes, or send me a message for an estimate. Many thanks!
Specifications
- Designer
- Hiroshi Iwahara
- Craftsman / Manufacturer
- Hiroshi Iwahara
- Material
- Walnut, Maple, Silky Oak, Birch, Rosewood, & Acrylic
- Unit of Measurement
- Inches
- Size
- 8.25 X 7 X 4
- Grade
- (A) Collector: Flaws must be very minor, subtle, and difficult to identify.
- Cosmetic Issues
- Minor impressions on right side
- Function
- (1) Perfect: Neither loose nor tight, no binding or alignment issues, moves smoothly.
- Functional Issues
- None
- Repairs
- No
- Packaging
- No
- Documentation
- No
- Assembly
- Assembled
- Smoke-free home
- Yes
Payments & Returns
- Payment Methods
- PayPal
Postage & Shipping
- Item Location
- L8E 6C2, Ontario, Canada
- Ships To
- Worldwide
- Shipping Instructions
- Postage can be calculated to your exact location, just send me a message. Many thanks!
- Returns Accepted
- No