All these seven pieces must be fitted against each other, never overlapping, in order to make the figures of men, beasts, houses, or the like.
Take for example [Fig. 3], which shows the original Tan presenting the puzzle. [Fig. 3a] shows how the good gentleman can be fitted together, as the numbers designate which pieces are to be placed against each other.
Fig. 4.—Showing pieces fitted together to represent figure in cocked hat.
Fig. 4a.—Showing how pieces are placed for figure in cocked hat.
Fig. 5.—Representation of depressed cat.
Fig. 5a.—Showing construction of pieces for representation of depressed cat.