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JAPANESE VINTAGE KAYA WOOD GO GAME BOARD GOBAN CARVED WOOD LEGS
$ 208.56
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Description
We picked up thisv
intage (c. 1950's)
goban
(go board) at a dealer only auction in Japan last year. We have been buying fine go boards at auction in Japan for over 40 years now and find this board to be a great bargain due to its warm aged patina as well as its thick 5 3/4" (14.5 cm) thick center grain of what I am told is solid Kaya wood. It also has four nicely carved 4 3/4" wooden legs (11.5 cm) for a total height of 10" (25.5 cm).
This board has been well played yet well loved, and while it shows some signs of use it is a well cured stock of center cut kaya wood sure to stand the test of time for another century. Please note the bumped corner shown in
picture
7.
It stands flat on the floor and has a level playing surface and the top grid is super clear and sharp. The top measures 18" by 16" (46 x 41 cm) stands nearly 10 1/2" high overall (26.5 cm). Weighing in at a hefty 32
pounds. Enjoy the enlarged pictures. A high end new board can cost
over ,000
in Japan today, yet in many ways I find this one even more attractive due to its years of use character and
warm aged patina
as well as its time proven, well cured stock.
Please note
: the
goishi
(stones and bowls) seen in the first pictures are
not included
but are being sold in a current
listing on sailerking. Don't miss them as they are solid shell and stone and over 100 years old.
You'll love it, I guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
Shoguns
and the
Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon
have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.