Himitsu-bako (Hakone Yosegi Puzzle Box) – Japan – Shōwa period Authentic Japanese secret puzzle box crafted in the Hakone region using traditional yosegi marquetry. This compact 2-sun model opens through a 4–5 step sliding sequence characteristic of mid-Shōwa period workshop production. ⸻ Specifications • Object: Himitsu-bako (Japanese secret puzzle box) • Origin: Hakone, Japan • Technique: Yosegi-zaiku marquetry • Mechanism: 4–5 step sliding sequence • Period: Shōwa period (1920s–1980s) • Materials: Mixed hardwood veneers, lacquer • Dimensions: 6.0 × 3.7 × 4.5 mm • Maker: Unsigned ⸻ Condition Good vintage condition. Minor age-related wear to lacquer and edges. No missing veneers, chips, or structural faults. Mechanism operates correctly through all intended steps. ⸻ Provenance Private collection, Norway. ⸻ Shipping Secure packaging with protective materials for safe delivery. Tracked international shipment provided. All import duties and/or customs fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Himitsubako,HakoneYosegi,JapanesePuzzleBox,SecretBox,TrickBox,JapaneseSecretBox,YosegiZaiku,JapaneseMarquetry,MarquetryBox,WoodenPuzzleBox,MechanicalPuzzle,JapaneseWoodcraft,TraditionalJapanCraft,AsianDecor,JapanArt,ShowaPeriod,MidCenturyJapan,OrientalArt,JapaneseAntique,JapaneseVintageBox,JapaneseInlay,ParquetryBox,HandcraftedJapan,Woodinlaybox,JapaneseCollectible,JapaneseFolkCraft,JapanSouvenir,HakoneCraft,JapanesePuzzle,WoodenTrickBox,WoodenSecretBox,JapanGiftBox,ArtisanCraftJapan,木製秘密箱,寄木細工,秘密箱,工芸品,日本工芸,日本職人技,日本美術,日本アンティーク,日本パズルボックス,昭和職人,アジア美術,木工芸,日本寄木細工,전통일본문화,일본퍼즐박스,일본목공예,목제퍼즐박스,중고일본문화,일본예술,일본비밀상자,复古日本盒,木质拼图盒,日本工艺品,日本秘密盒,传统工艺,日本木工,日本收藏,和风装饰,日本老物,ThailandDecor,VintageAsiaCraft,KoreaVintage,ChineseDecorBox,AsianPuzzleBox,IndiaHandicraftCollectors,IndonesiaWoodcraft,VintageOriental,MidCenturyAsianDesign,AsianFolkArtCollectibles,GiftForCollectors,ArtisanWoodBox,DecorativeWoodInlay,RetroPuzzleBox,WoodenPuzzleCollectors,InteriorDecorJapan,HomeDecorAsia,SmallArtObjectCollectors,BoxCollectors,InlaidWoodBox,LacqueredWoodBox,JapaneseGiftItem,HakoneTouristCraft,TraditionalPuzzleMechanism,SlidingPuzzleBox,MultiStepPuzzle,TrickOpeningBox,CollectorTrickBox,ArtisanPuzzleBox,WoodMarquetryArt,JapaneseHandmadeBox