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Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go Bowls GKNGK-NS38-404-01

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Traditional Craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go bowls.
This can hold up to size 38 Go stones.

This is made of "Nigaki" [Picrasma Wood], which is very rare as Go Bowls.
It is a rare item that is rarely distributed in the market.

This Go Bowl has a bright reddish-yellow wood surface and a clear wood grain.

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

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.

One bottom has a few intergrown knots.
*Please make sure to check the detailed information and photo images before purchase.
This Go Bowl is for Go stones size 38.
"Nigaki" Material Characteristics
Bitterwood has a red to pale yellow color and a distinct wood grain.
It is a lightweight yet firm wood.

Uses of "Nigaki"
Decoctions are made by this boiling dried wood shavings or dried leaves in hot water.
Because of its light weight and hardness, it is also used as a dye and in woodwork and marquetry.
Of course, it is also made in very small numbers for Go Bowls.

Origin of the name "Nigaki"
The name "Nigaki(the literal translation is "bitter tree")" comes from the strong bitter taste of its branches and leaves.
The dried bark is decocted and used as a bitter-tasting stomachic.
The tree is also called "kuboku," from the crude drug name "kuboku".

  • Traditional Craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nigaki [Picrasma Wood] Go bowls
    Product No. : GKNGK-NS38-404-01
    Conformity Go stone size:size 30 - 38
    Size:(External dimensions) Height 110mm x Width 150mm x Diameter 150mm
    Weight:About 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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