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Hape - The Met - Hokusai Great Wave Puzzle

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$16.05 $21.99 In stock

Category: Puzzles

Features

  • OFFICIAL THE MET LICENSED PUZZLE: Inspired by Under the Wave off Kanagawa, Hokusai’s iconic woodblock print in The Met collection.
  • 48 PIECES WITH WOODEN FRAME: Perfect for little hands—offers a structured surface for building and display.
  • FAMOUS IMAGE, MADE ACCESSIBLE: Introduces children to art through hands-on discovery and visual storytelling.
  • FOR EARLY LEARNERS: Helps develop problem-solving, spatial skills, and pattern recognition.
  • HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS: Made with quality puzzle pieces and a durable, child-safe frame.
  • DEVELOPED WITH EXPERTS: Created in collaboration with early-childhood specialists and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Product Description

Piece together beauty and balance with the Hape x The Met Hokusai Great Wave Wooden Frame Puzzle, a 48-piece puzzle reimagining Under the Wave off Kanagawa (ca. 1830–32), the iconic image by Katsushika Hokusai.

Created in collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this puzzle invites children to complete a bold, dramatic seascape: a cresting wave with curling foam, fishing boats below, and Mount Fuji in the distance. The built-in wooden frame provides structure and helps young puzzlers complete the scene with confidence.

Perfect for ages 4 and up, this puzzle supports spatial awareness, shape recognition, and problem-solving—all while introducing children to one of the most beloved artworks in global culture. Whether used for quiet play, family time, or early learning, The Great Wave puzzle offers a beautiful and enriching screen-free activity.

Product Description

Let your child explore movement, texture, and visual storytelling with the Hape x The Met Van Gogh Cypresses Wooden Frame Puzzle. This 48-piece wooden puzzle recreates Wheat Field with Cypresses (1889), one of Vincent van Gogh’s dynamic landscape paintings in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Created in partnership with early-childhood experts, this puzzle encourages kids ages 4 and up to observe detail, match shapes, and appreciate the power of expressive lines. The swirling skies, vibrant greens, and towering trees invite conversations about nature, feeling, and artistic style—all while strengthening problem-solving and fine motor skills.

The puzzle is set inside a durable wooden frame to help guide young builders and provide a satisfying finish when complete—ideal for both play and quiet time.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Alexander ★★★★★

The wooden frame holds the pieces nicely, making it easy to move around while working on it. My 7-year-old finished it in one sitting and was so proud to display the finished puzzle on her shelf.

Hazel H. ★★★★★

The 48 pieces are just the right challenge for an afternoon, and the wooden frame makes it feel like a mini art display once completed. My kids love spotting all the details in Hokusai's famous wave.

George ★★★★★

The frame really helps keep everything in place while you work, which is great because the print is so detailed. I love that it’s officially from The Met and only 48 pieces; perfect for a quick, satisfying evening puzzle.