『2024 Christmas SALE』 412-CSP-02 Shogi pieces craftsman "Sho-getsu 勝月" made Engraved Shogi pieces

Shogi pieces craftsman "Sho-getsu 勝月" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) Gyoryu-ichiji (Gyoryu-ichiji script) Engraved 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" with characters from the Gyoryu-ichiji (Gyoryu-ichiji script) calligraphy carefully carved into the wooden base of a Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood).

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.