『2024 Christmas SALE』 412-CSP-01 Shogi pieces craftsman "Sho-getsu 勝月" made Engraved and Filled-in Shogi pieces SKM-FK-412-SG01

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『2024 Christmas SALE』 412-CSP-01 Shogi pieces craftsman "Sho-getsu 勝月" made Engraved and Filled-in Shogi pieces SKM-FK-412-SG01

Name: 『2024 Christmas SALE』 412-CSP-01 Shogi pieces craftsman "Sho-getsu 勝月" made Engraved and Filled-in Shogi pieces SKM-FK-412-SG01
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Price: 109900.0 JPY
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Shogi pieces craftsman "Sho-getsu 勝月" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) Kinki (Kinki script) Engraved and Filled-in Grain-patterned Shogi pieces.

"勝月 Sho-getsu" is a Shogi pieces craftsman who learned Shogi pieces making under "Fugetsu", a Shogi pieces craftsman master who is regarded as one of the top five masters of the modern age.
"勝月 Sho-getsu" is especially good at "deep engraving".
And "勝月 Sho-getsu" is making mainly engraved, engraved and filled-in Shogi pieces.

These Shogi pieces are "Engraved and filled-in pieces" with characters from the Kinki calligraphy carefully carved into the wooden base of a Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) and filled in with lusted Japanese lacquer.

These shogi piece comes with one "左馬 / Hidari-uma (means Left-Facing Horse in English)" netsuke attached.

About "左馬 / Hidari-uma (means Left-Facing Horse in English)"
There are various theories about the meaning of the "Left-Facing Horse".
Horses are traditionally mounted from the left side, as attempting to mount from the right often causes the horse to stumble and fall.
Due to this natural trait of horses, the "Left-Facing Horse", where the character for "horse'" is written in reverse, has come to symbolize a life free from stumbling and filled with prosperity.
It is regarded as an auspicious piece that brings good fortune and prosperity in business.
Additionally, for those in customer-oriented trades, it is also considered a lucky charm for attracting countless customers and ensuring thriving business.

Materials : Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) /
Mikurajima is an island located in the central part of the Izu Islands (an area with many islands of various sizes) in Tokyo, Japan.
The quality of tsuge grown in the unique soil and climate is perfect for making shogi pieces.
Mikurajima Island is the most highly regarded tsuge producing area along with the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture, that produces Satsuma tsuge.
The hontsuge grown on Mikurajima Island is the best material for shogi pieces in terms of the color, luster, touch, weight, and texture of the wood.

Wood grain : "Moku / Grain-patterned" /
"Moku" refers to intricate grain patterns or textures that occasionally appear in wood due to factors like the growth environment during the tree's development.
These patterns can manifest in areas with localized twisting, curvature, branching, or sections near the roots.
Each "Moku" pattern is unique, making it highly valuable and aesthetically prized for its rarity and exceptional decorative appeal.
As a result, it is considered a premium material with significant worth.

Typeface：Kinki (Kinki typeface)／
"Kinki typeface" is very popular with its long history and dynamic writing.
"Kinki" is a very popular calligraphy style engraved on Shogi pieces.
There is a famous saying among Shogi players, "playing Shogi cannot start without Kinki and cannot end up without Kinki".

Shogi pieces types : Engraved and Filled-in Shogi pieces /
After the artisan carefully engraves each character by hand, the engraved part is filled in with lusted Japanese lacquer.
After drying, the surface of the pieces are polished and finished.
The surface of the Shogi pieces are smooth touch to ensure flatness.
At first glance, the piece's character looks like just writing, but each character is actually engraved and then filled with lusted Japanese lacquer.
As the engraved shapes appear on the surface as they are, this technique requires a high level of engraving skill. Although it is not as expensive as moriage (Embossed) Shogi pieces, this is also highly valued and priced relatively higher.
*The "Production Process of Shogi pieces" can be check in the image.

Fuji Koma no Kai / Shogi pieces maker's Training Association, run by “Fugetsu,” a Shogi pieces maker based in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
"Sho-getsu 勝月" is a Shogi pieces craftsman who learned Shogi pieces making under "Fugetsu", a Shogi pieces craftsman master who is regarded as one of the top five masters of the modern age.
"Sho-getsu 勝月" is especially good at "deep engraving".

"Sho-getsu 勝月" is also the first president of the Fuji Koma no Kai.
駒師勝月

And "Sho-getsu 勝月" is making mainly engraved, engraved and filled-in Shogi pieces.

Shogi pieces craftsman "Sho-getsu 勝月" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) Kinki (Kinki script) Engraved and Filled-in Grain-patterned Shogi pieces
Product No.：SKM-FK-412-SG01
One "左馬 / Hidari-uma (means Left-Facing Horse in English)" netsuke included.
Shogi pieces in a paulownia flat box

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『2024 Christmas SALE』 412-CSP-01 Shogi pieces craftsman "Sho-getsu 勝月" made Engraved and Filled-in Shogi pieces SKM-FK-412-SG01

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