Shōwa Period Complete Go Game Board Goban Kaya, Japan, 1950s

Description

Beautiful Go board made of Keyaki wood, complete with Goseki-ire (碁石入れ) for storing the white and black stones.

The boxes … more Beautiful Go board made of Keyaki wood, complete with Goseki-ire (碁石入れ) for storing the white and black stones.

The boxes with lids or Goseki-ire contain 181 black stones and 180 white stones.

Dimensions: height 24 cm, width 45 cm, depth 41 cm. Weight: 13 kg.

This stunning Keyaki wood game board dates back to the Shōwa period and has acquired a very lovely patina.

The playing surface is in perfect condition, and the solid wooden block is finished with stylishly designed legs.

The Goseki-ire is made of beautifully grained wood.

This set holds significant decorative value and, of course, can still be used to play Go, providing the ideal opportunity to experience this Japanese tradition authentically.

Keyaki is a rare and highly popular wood species from Japan, scarcely exported. less