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Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nire Wood [Elm Tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape GKNRH-NS40-404-01

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Traditional Craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nire Wood [Elm Tree] Go bowls Low and Wide shape.
This can hold up to size 40 Go stones.

This is made of "Nire wood" [Elm Tree], which is very rare as Go Bowls.
It is a rare item that is rarely distributed in the market.

With its light brown bark and soft wood grain, this Go Bowl has a chic look.

*Only the actual item is available.
*Please check the picture.

This Go bowl is the unique shape is called "hira-goke (flatten-type Go bowl)" that has a larger diameter and makes it easier to take out Go stones from the container part compared to ordinary shape ones.
Perfect match with table Go board.

A written certificate of his artwork is enclosed in a box.
With a branding iron seal that proves that this is the artwork of Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA (Registration No. 115).


You can see a video of traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi Nishikawa making Go Bowl. Please take a look.
The video is available in the image list.

These are beautiful Go Bowls with no particular defects.
*Please check the detailed information and photo images before purchase.
This Go Bowl is for Go stones size 40.
Nire Wood is brownish-brown, light yellowish-brown to light brown in color.

"Nire Wood" Material Characteristics
The wood is somewhat heavy and hard, making it suitable for curved wood.
It has medium hardness, so it is resistant to rotting and cracking.

Uses of "Nire Wood"
Nire wood is a medium-hard wood and is used for a wide range of materials including furniture.
It is used for construction, furniture, vehicles, and other suitable places depending on its bending and austere color.
However, it is difficult to dry, and if it is not dried properly, it is prone to processing deviations.
Of course, it is also made in very small numbers for Go Bowls.

Origin of the name "Nire Wood"
The name "Nire Tree" generally refers to the spring elm (Chinese elm).
The word "Nire" is said to have been derived from the ancient word "nure," meaning "slippery" when the bark is peeled off.
It is also called as "ELM," derived from its English name.

  • Traditional Craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nirenoki [Elm Tree] Go bowls Low and Wide shape
    Product No. : GKNR-NS40-404-01
    Conformity Go stone size:size 36 - 40
    Size:(External dimensions) Height 95mm x Width 160mm x Diameter 160mm
    Weight:About 1.1kg
    A written certificate of his artwork is enclosed in a box.
    A branding iron seal that proves that this is the artwork of Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA (Registration No. 115).
    (This is a sample image.)
  • 1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.
    Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.

You may find small knots, burrs, rolled-in bark as all these products are made of natural wood materials.
There may be some small flaw or scratch, dent, chipping.

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