General Description
Spinning Tops / Tortoise and Hare [m0005_koma-07]
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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: Width 125mm x Height 95mm
Weight: 210g
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. Place the base on a flat surface. 2. Wind the string around the indentation at the very bottom of the grip-knob. Then, hold the grip-knob and pull the string. Place the spinning top at the center of the base. 3. Place the hare and tortoise against the spinning top with its edge in the outer rim of the base. 4. The hare and tortoise both begin going around in circles. Watch as they overtake each other, the overtaking number and timing depends on the speed of the spinning top. Enjoy the race by adjusting the spinning power.
