Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu made Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) table Go board "Tiger Stripe Grain" Ki-omote 1.9-sun(thickness: approx. 60 mm) No.76988F

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Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu made Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) table Go board "Tiger Stripe Grain" Ki-omote 1.9-sun(thickness: approx. 60 mm) No.76988F

Name: Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu made Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) table Go board "Tiger Stripe Grain" Ki-omote 1.9-sun(thickness: approx. 60 mm) No.76988F
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This Go board is a 1.9-sun(thickness: approx. 60 mm) 1-piece Table Go Board made of Yakusugi (Yakushima cedar), made by Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu.
This is a masterpiece featuring a beautiful "Tiger Stripe Grain" on both the top and bottom surfaces.

This Go board is made from Yakusugi (Yakushima cedar) estimated to be approximately 1,500 years old.
On the bottom surface, there is a handwritten inscription and seal that reads 'Yakusugi - Crafted by Contemporary Master Craftsman Mr.Kumasu, certifying his craftsmanship.
The lines are beautifully finished using the 'Tachimori' technique with high-quality domestically produced natural lacquer.
A paulownia wood presentation box is included, featuring a handwritten inscription and seal on the inside of the lid that states crafted by Contemporary Master Craftsman Mr.Kumasu.
This board is a rare piece, as Yakusugi is an uncommon material for Go boards, and it has been specially crafted by Contemporary Master Craftsman Mr.Kenichi Kumasu.
Typically, 'Masame' cutting style(straight-grain) wood is preferred for Go boards.
However, in the case of Yakusugi, its rich variations in grain patterns and colors are highly valued, so it is sometimes deliberately crafted as 'Itame (Ki-ura or Ki-omote)' cutting style (flat-grain) board to highlight its natural beauty.

This is the only piece available.
Please check the photo images.

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).

This Go board is an exceptionally rare and beautiful piece, featuring a "Tiger Stripe Grain (tora-moku)" that shimmers beautifully depending on the viewing angle, especially on the top and bottom surfaces.
It is a masterpiece with the distinct grain patterns unique to Yakusugi, intricately intertwined in a wavy and complex manner.
It has a distinct charm different from that of a masame cutting style(straight-grain) board.

There are scratches on the corner of the top surface, the cutting side to the side edge, and a filled hole on one of the cutting side.
*Please check the photo images.

Yakusugi (Yakushima cedar) contains a high amount of natural oils and may occasionally release resin.
If oil or resin appears on the surface, gently wipe it off with a dry cloth.

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 "Tiger Stripe Grain" Ki-omote 1.9-sun(thickness: approx. 60 mm)
Product No : No.76988F
Size : 460 mm × 429 mm × 60 mm
Weight : About 3.9 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.

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Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu made Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) table Go board "Tiger Stripe Grain" Ki-omote 1.9-sun(thickness: approx. 60 mm) No.76988F

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