This
tiny guy is Muku, meaning "pure". The colored strips running all along this box
are no overlay, like most Japanese puzzles boxes, but rather an inlay. The colors
go all the way through the wood. The dark walnut is a great contrast to the bright strips.
The
box is 1 sun size - that is, 1.75" long. It takes 14 moves to open.
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The overall quality of this box is good. The sliding panels are well made and
there movements are very crisp. Cleverwood’s
informative booklet about Hakone puzzle boxes is provided.
“1 sun” size (Mame): 1.75" L 1.25"
W 1.1" H (4.4cm x 3.1cm x 2.7cm)
Inside Compartment: .75" x .75" x .5" (2.1cm x
2.1cm x 1.1cm)
Difficulty: Moderate
Weight: 1 ounce
Number of Sliding Panels: 4
Item #865
#865 - 14 Move Mame Muku Japanese Puzzle Box: $30.00
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“A mechanical puzzle is a self-contained object, composed
of one or more parts, which involves a problem for one person to solve by manipulation
using logic, reasoning, insight, luck, and/or dexterity.” - Jerry Slocum
This
tiny guy is Muku, meaning "pure". The colored strips running all along this box
are no overlay, like most Japanese puzzles boxes, but rather an inlay. The colors
go all the way through the wood. The dark walnut is a great contrast to the bright strips.
