602-BK-GB03 Contemporary Master Go board Craftsman Mr.Kumasu made Yakusugi(Yakushima Cedar) table Go board Moku 1.6-Sun(thickness: approx. 50 mm) No.77019F

Contemporary Master Go Board Craftsman Mr. Kumasu – Yakusugi Table Go Board, Moku, 1.6-Sun (approx. 50 mm) Thickness, One-Piece Board.
Crafted from Yakusugi cedar estimated to be over 1,000 years old, this board is especially beautiful in its wood grain.

Beautiful Moku appears on the cutting sides and the bottom.
The complex grain patterns unique to Yakusugi create a distinctive expression unlike that of ordinary Go boards.
The bottom bears the calligraphy inscription and seal reading “Yakusugi – Made by Contemporary Master Go Board Craftsman Mr. Kumasu.”
The grid lines are finished in raised tachimori style using high-quality domestic natural urushi lacquer, resulting in a superb finish.
*A paulownia box is included.

This is a rare Yakusugi board specially crafted by Contemporary Master Go Board Craftsman Mr. Kumasu.
While straight grain (masame) is generally preferred for Go boards, Yakusugi yields very little straight-grain material. In order to highlight its richly varied and beautiful grain patterns and colors, it is sometimes intentionally crafted as an Itame board, utilizing both kiura (wood back) and kiomote (wood face) surfaces.

*One-of-a-kind item.
*Please refer to the photos.