{"product_id":"wooden-e-awase-picture-matching-puzzle-12-cubes-six-ukiyoe-beauties","title":"Wooden E-awase Picture-Matching Puzzle, 12 Cubes, Six Ukiyo-e Beauties, with Box","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Japanese Arts, Vintage and Antiques\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eTwelve wooden cubes form six ukiyo-e pictures of beauties in kimono at everyday pastimes, kept in a small blue box whose lid holds the sixth scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE-awase is picture matching. Twelve cubes, about 2.9 cm (1.1 in) on a side, carry papers in the manner of nishiki-e (brocade prints). Set together they complete six designs: writing with a child in red; flowers in a blue vase and Mount Fuji in the window; tea at a brazier; music for koto and shamisen; an interior gathering; and a family group with a child on the lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive paper key sheets give five pictures; the sixth is on the lid. The box is about 13 x 10 x 3 cm (5.1 x 3.9 x 1.2 in), wrapped in deep blue paper with a gold scatter, club-patterned corners and a rose-pink lid lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unattributed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e E-awase (picture-matching) wooden cube puzzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePictures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Six ukiyo-e scenes of beauties (bijin) at everyday pastimes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeys:\u003c\/strong\u003e Five paper key sheets; the sixth design is on the box lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep blue wrap with a gold scatter, club-patterned corners, rose-pink lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e box about 13 x 10 x 3 cm (5.1 x 3.9 x 1.2 in); each cube about 2.9 cm (1.1 in). Every measurement is taken by hand, with the piece laid flat and the tape read by eye, so please allow a gentle margin of about 1–3 cm (0.5–1 in) for the natural give of fabric, handwork and the human hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lid paper is rubbed, toward the left, with losses in the print. The blue wrap is worn at the edges and the corners are frayed. Some papers on the cubes have lifted at the joins; the key sheets show faded backs, stains and worn edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition grade \u003cstrong\u003eC (used, with wear)\u003c\/strong\u003e on the Japanese scale; see \u003ca href=\"\/es\/blogs\/news\/japanese-condition-ranks-explained\"\u003eJapanese condition ranks, explained\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep the papers dry and out of direct sun, and store the set in its box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything you wish to know before you buy, and see our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Continue browsing in \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-arts-vintage-antiques\"\u003eJapanese Arts, Vintage and Antiques\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-toys-collectibles\"\u003eRetro, Vintage and Modern Toys\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eJapanese Arts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for e-awase puzzles or other Japanese toys and printed pictures? \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/hunting-salon%E2%84%A2\"\u003eBegin a Hunting Salon™ request →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: wooden e-awase picture-matching puzzle · ukiyo-e bijin cube puzzle · Japanese wooden picture cubes · twelve-cube nishiki-e puzzle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unattributed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54513740251429,"sku":"p1234601253","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/wooden-e-awase-picture-matching-puzzle-12-cubes-six-ukiyoe-b-01.jpg?v=1794753796","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/es\/products\/wooden-e-awase-picture-matching-puzzle-12-cubes-six-ukiyoe-beauties","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}