Go-game table 碁盤 (goban) complete with go-stones 碁石 (go-ishi) - 17.2 kg - Solid wood, Glass, Slate - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)






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A heavy Shōwa‑period Go table (goban) in Japan, made of solid wood with a two‑tone grain, 30.7 cm high, 45.4 cm wide and 41.8 cm deep, weighing 17.2 kg, complete with glass white go‑stones and black Nachiguroishi slate stones stored in dark brown wooden boxes and raised on four faceted baluster feet.
Description from the seller
A heavy solid wooden Go-game table 碁盤 (goban) with a set of go-stones 碁石 (go-ishi). The broad top is made of solid wood, and has a beautiful continuous grain in two different natural shades. Raised by four faceted baluster feet.
Complete with go-stones 碁石 (go-ishi) in lidded containers. The boxes are made of dark brown wood 桑 (kuwa). The white go-stones are made from glass, and the black ones are from Nachiguroishi, it is a fine type of slate from Kumano in the province of Mie.
The table is in a very good condition with a few superficial traces of use. The go-stones have traces of usage, which is quite common. Stone boxes with traces of use. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
Period: Japan – Shôwa period (1929-1989).
Dimensions:
Go-table
Height 30.7 cm, Width 45.4 cm, Depth 41.8 cm, top thickness 17.4 cm.
Weight 17.2 kg.
Two boxes of the go-stones:
Height 9 cm, Diameter 11.8 cm.
Black an white stones:
Height B 0.7 cm, W 0.9 cm, Diameter B 2.1 cm, W 2.0 cm.
Go, also known as "Igo" or "Baduk," is a strategic board game originating from ancient China but widely popularized in Japan. Played on a grid board, the objective is to surround and capture the opponent's stones by strategic placement and movement. Go is renowned for its simple rules but complex gameplay, involving deep strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and intuition. With a profound cultural significance, it has been embraced as an art form and a means of personal growth.
Seller's Story
A heavy solid wooden Go-game table 碁盤 (goban) with a set of go-stones 碁石 (go-ishi). The broad top is made of solid wood, and has a beautiful continuous grain in two different natural shades. Raised by four faceted baluster feet.
Complete with go-stones 碁石 (go-ishi) in lidded containers. The boxes are made of dark brown wood 桑 (kuwa). The white go-stones are made from glass, and the black ones are from Nachiguroishi, it is a fine type of slate from Kumano in the province of Mie.
The table is in a very good condition with a few superficial traces of use. The go-stones have traces of usage, which is quite common. Stone boxes with traces of use. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
Period: Japan – Shôwa period (1929-1989).
Dimensions:
Go-table
Height 30.7 cm, Width 45.4 cm, Depth 41.8 cm, top thickness 17.4 cm.
Weight 17.2 kg.
Two boxes of the go-stones:
Height 9 cm, Diameter 11.8 cm.
Black an white stones:
Height B 0.7 cm, W 0.9 cm, Diameter B 2.1 cm, W 2.0 cm.
Go, also known as "Igo" or "Baduk," is a strategic board game originating from ancient China but widely popularized in Japan. Played on a grid board, the objective is to surround and capture the opponent's stones by strategic placement and movement. Go is renowned for its simple rules but complex gameplay, involving deep strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and intuition. With a profound cultural significance, it has been embraced as an art form and a means of personal growth.
