Vintage 5 Sun 21 Step Sansui Zougan Japanese Puzzle box — Puzzle Box World

Vintage 5 Sun 21 Step Sansui Zougan Japanese Puzzle box

Puzzle Box World · Puzzle Box World · Secret Boxes
Who it's for: for keepers of secrets and lovers of hidden mechanisms.
How hard: Not yet Wickscored — our normalized difficulty rating lands once this object is enriched.
Where in stock: Sold out at Puzzle Box World (last seen Jun 11, 2026) — the Wick Watch flags it the moment the wick relights.
$89.95 Visit Puzzle Box World wick out — watched

In the maker's words

This vintage himitsu bako requires 21 steps to open which is somewhat rare for a vintage trick box. A Sansui Zougan inlay shows well on the lid (Mountain/Lake design) with a floral pattern and bird on the back. The sides have Koyosegi and Ichimatus inlay. Puzzle Box measures approximately 5.8 x 3.8 x 2.4 inches and still has quite vibrant color! There is a slight warp to the lids and light scratches which is common of older works. The slides are a little looser than some but operates perfectly. All in all it is well preserved for its age! "Made in Japan" is stamped on the lid. A GREAT addition to any vintage collection. Please view the pictures carefully.

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