Artifact Puzzles - Ito Jakuchu Plum Blossoms Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
This is a 311-piece very challenging wooden jigsaw puzzle of Ito Jakuchu's "Plum Blossoms." The art, with its care and subtlety, is given structure through a design by David Figueras and Ashley Boyd. The design weaves a maze of budding tree branches and themed whimsies throughout, and has unique piece shapes and a flowing irregular edge. Still, despite all the puzzle artistry, it's still really hard, so only get this if you like a serious challenge! Like all our puzzles, made with 1/4" thick wood and the pieces are laser-cut. Packaged in our standard pine wood box. Made in USA.
9.25" by 16.25"
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Great fun!
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Terrific and beautiful puzzle, and a wonderful challenge. Not for the impatient. I only wish the company included a larger image of the puzzle in the box, and printed the finished size on the box as well.
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Dawn
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I seek out the difficult ones. This one almost defeated me. This is THE most difficult puzzle that I have encountered.
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Isabelle
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A Japanese painting from the 18th century, already that's a good start! In a way, there is a great similitude with Van Gogh's "Almond Blossom" puzzle, which I also enjoyed very much. To be honest though, this one is way more difficult. The moon and the calligraphy parts are relatively easy to identify and assemble, as are the pieces around the whimsies (thank God there is a good number of them, all cute and related to Japan: koi and fugu fish, a paw-waving cat, a crane, a woman in kimono, etc.). After that, I stared and stared at the remaining pieces, could find a match once a day if lucky. I aimed too high with this one. I may have to go back to it later. Like a path to zen-itude, it takes time and tons of patience and humbleness. Not for everyone, but very experienced puzzlers will be delighted.
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WONDERFULLY DIFFICULT!
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I love the hardship in puzzling with this one! Its spectacular.
The shapes are very complex, the edges are not straight, the monochrome color hues are insane.
And this BEAUTIFUL print is intense with repetition of blossoms and branches.
I loved every minute of it and it took longer for me to do than any puzzle so far from Artifacts Puzzles.
Keep them coming please!!
Thank you!
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Jing
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No kidding this is a really challenging one. I was trying to do it without looking at the picture. The pieces are cut in a genius sort of way. There are so many similar shapes that will mislead you to the improper connections. Sometimes I felt there was no hope for success and I wanted to pull my hair out, but with a surprising turn it will reward you with a satisfying click in. It was the most difficult piece I've ever encountered, but it was so much fun and by the end of it, I felt accomplished.