Edo Spinning Tops

General Description

Edo Spinning Tops
  • Photo1: Spinning Tops / Saturn
  • Photo2: Spinning Tops / Saturn

Spinning Tops / Saturn [m0005_koma-06]

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General Description

With this clever and colorful top, you can have part of the universe at your fingertips. Set the pieces in place, wind the string according to the instructions, then pull the string and lift the cover piece simultaneously. Before your eyes, the planet Saturn will take flight! You'll love entertaining your friends -- and yourself! -- with it. HAND MADE IN JAPAN

 

The ingeniously talented craftsman who creates this traditional spinning top -- without any help from a blueprint -- is Masaaki Hiroi. Find out more about Masaaki Hiroi here.

 

We regret to inform you of the passing of Masaaki Hiroi.


 

Edo Spinning Tops are "crafted-on-demand" item. Before ordering, please read the Shopping Guide and Terms & Conditionscarefully. Placing an order means you agree to all terms as specified. 

General Information

Material: Wood
Size: Diameter 95mm × Height 150mm
Weight: 180g
Production time: ●Maximum 3 months
Proper handling: ● The dyes are not colorfast, so colors may fade if brought into contact with water. ● The internal mechanisms are very delicate. The top should be handled carefully at all times.
How to use: 1. Wind the string 15 or 16 times around the grip-knob on the cover, being sure not to let the string become loose. Set the cover over the Saturn (base). 2. Hold the cover and Saturn together and place it on a flat surface. Ample space is needed since it will spin off to multidirectional areas (small tabletop is NOT recommended). Avoid spinning on delicate surface, it may be prone to scratches. 3. While holding the grip-knob on the top of the cover, pull the string in the horizontal direction. When the string is fully unwound, lift the cover. 4. Saturn will be spinning on its own. 5. Place the cover piece upside-down on the suface, and it will spin too!

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Photo: Spinning Tops / Saturn
Saturn starts spinning!

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