{"product_id":"kongming-puzzle-box","title":"Kongming Puzzle Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eTest your patience and intuition with the Kongming Puzzle Box, a \u003cstrong\u003eKongming puzzle box\u003c\/strong\u003e that hides its opening deep within its own structure. Its \u003cstrong\u003esolid natural wood\u003c\/strong\u003e carries a smooth, warm grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUnlocking Hidden Knowledge\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKongming locks are traditional East Asian puzzles built from interlocking wood with no nails or glue. Many witches keep an \u003cstrong\u003earcane puzzle box\u003c\/strong\u003e on the altar as a symbol of knowledge earned through focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMind training:\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages logic, pattern spotting and calm, patient thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelic presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plain wooden form looks like an ancient spell container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesk sized:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15.5cm long it suits a study shelf or curiosity cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSolid Wood With a Secret Within\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubtle grain variations mean each box looks a little different. Display it unopened among old books and candles, or bring it out as a \u003cstrong\u003edark academia gift\u003c\/strong\u003e for a clever friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural solid wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kongming lock puzzle box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 15.5 x 8.5 x 5.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor Scholars, Mystics and Puzzle Solvers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it as a focus object while you meditate on a question you want answered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA memorable Samhain or Yule gift for someone who loves a challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more scholarly curios in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dark-academia\"\u003edark academia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover what lies within the Kongming Puzzle Box and let patience become its own small magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a Kongming lock?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a traditional interlocking wooden puzzle, named after the strategist Zhuge Liang, also known as Kongming. The pieces fit together without nails or glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow big is the Kongming Puzzle Box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt measures approximately 15.5 x 8.5 x 5.5cm. It sits easily on a desk or bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the Kongming box a good gift for adults?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it offers a satisfying challenge for adults who enjoy brain teasers. It also makes a striking display piece once solved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill you ship the Kongming box internationally?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, we ship across Australia and internationally. Options and costs are shown at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Sorceress Sanctuary","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":66925947781165,"sku":"1775329437758349313","price":30.55,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/9265\/6685\/files\/Kongming-Puzzle-Box-Sorceress-Sanctuary-Brown-44211220480045.jpg?v=1784721987","url":"https:\/\/sorceresssanctuary.com.au\/products\/kongming-puzzle-box","provider":"Sorceress Sanctuary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}