Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu made Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) table Go board with figured grain 2.1-Sun(thickness: approx. 64 mm) No.77011F *Off-spec

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Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu made Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) table Go board with figured grain 2.1-Sun(thickness: approx. 64 mm) No.77011F *Off-spec

Name: Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu made Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) table Go board with figured grain 2.1-Sun(thickness: approx. 64 mm) No.77011F *Off-spec
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This is a Yakusugi table Go board with figured grain (2.1-sun, single board) crafted by Kenichi Kumasu, a Contemporary Master Craftsman of Japan (Gendai no Meikō) *Off-spec.
The entire surface of the board features beautiful moku (figured grain), creating an exceptionally striking appearance.

Unfortunately, there are several cracks on the top surface, bottom surface, and edges.
Please check the photos for details.
The moku patterns on the top surface, unique to Yakusugi cedar, are particularly beautiful.
On the bottom side, you will find the inscription and seal of “Yakusugi – Crafted by Contemporary Master Craftsman Kenichi Kumasu.”
The lines are drawn using high-quality domestic natural lacquer (hon-urushi) in the tachi-mori style, resulting in an excellent finish.
A paulownia wood presentation box is included, whose inner lid bears the handwritten inscription and seal of “Crafted by Contemporary Master Craftsman Kenichi Kumasu.”

This Go board is made from the extremely rare Yakusugi cedar, specially crafted by Kenichi Kumasu, one of Japan’s modern master board makers.
While straight-grain (masame) wood is generally considered ideal for Go boards, Yakusugi cedar has very limited straight-grain material.
To make the most of its richly varied and beautiful grain and color, this board was intentionally made using flat-grain (omote or ura) wood.

Yakusugi—cedar from Yakushima Island—is an exceptionally rare and precious wood, as logging has been strictly prohibited since Yakushima was designated a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
Its complex and delicate grain patterns possess a timeless elegance and depth, admired by collectors around the world.
Yakusugi is widely known as a premium material for fine furniture and decorative crafts, and due to its natural beauty and rarity, it is also highly valued as a material for Go boards.

Only this one piece is available.
Please check the images for details.

This Go board is an exceptionally rare and beautiful piece, featuring “moku” — a distinctive figured grain that shimmers elegantly when viewed from different angles, appearing across the entire surface of the board.
It showcases the bold and intricate grain patterns characteristic of Yakusugi cedar, with richly undulating lines that create a striking visual depth.

Unfortunately, there are several cracks on the top surface, bottom surface, and edges.
There is a natural split (habushi) on the top surface.
In addition, some repaired marks can be seen along the edges between the end grain and side surfaces.
Please check the images for details.
As Yakusugi contains a high amount of natural oil and resin, please avoid storing Go stones inside the bowls for extended periods, as the resin may seep out over time.

Go board made of Yakusugi (cedar) (over 1,500-year-old cedar trees grown on Yakushima Island, Japan), are so beautiful and graceful with their intricate and elaborate grain patterns that there are serious "Yakusugi collectors" all over the world.
Since Yakushima Island has been registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, logging has been prohibited and the quantity of Yakusugi trees on the market is quite limited, making them extremely difficult to obtain.
The color of Yakusugi (cedar) wood is reddish-brown.
It is a very beautiful wood with its unique aroma and intricate grain patterns including moku (figure) and kobu (burl).

Mr. Kenichi Kumasu, a Go board craftsman based in Aya Town, Miyazaki Prefecture, was recognized as a "Contemporary Master Craftsman" by the Japanese government on November 8, 2019.
This prestigious title is awarded to individuals with outstanding skills and achievements in various fields, including traditional crafts and performing arts.

Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu made Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) table Go board with figured grain 2.1-sun(thickness: approx. 64 mm) *Off-spec
Product No : No.77011F
Size : 461 mm × 430 mm × 64 mm
Weight : About 6.5 kg
Certificate Included
*Includes a Paulownia Wood Presentation Box for table Go board.

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 trees.
There may be some small flaw or scratch, dent, chipping.

Only 1 piece in stock!

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Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu made Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) table Go board with figured grain 2.1-Sun(thickness: approx. 64 mm) No.77011F *Off-spec

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