Keyaki [Zelkova tree] Go Bowls, "Hon-in-bo gata" Shape GKKYH-SB35-306-01

There are darker areas of color throughout.
There is a intergrown knot on the bottom.
*Please check the detailed information and photo images before purchase.

Today's round-shaped Go bowl is called 'Yasui type'.
But until Yasui type emerged, this "Hon-in-bo" shape was more popular and mainstream for a long time of Japanese history.
The "Hon-in-bo gata" shape Go bowl looks like bamboo as you see from the photo image.
Yasui-shaped Go bowls are popular in general, but "Hon-in-bo gata" shape is loved by serious players and collectors who are fascinated by its traditional technique and its unique character.

Keyaki [zelkova] is one of the most popular materials for Japanese wood crafts as it has not only clear grain patterns but also water- and humidity-resistant.

• Keyaki [zelkova] "hon-in-bo gata" shape Go bowls
  
• Conformity Go stone for size：
  size 30 - 35
  
• Product No.: GKKYH-SB35-306-01
• 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.