Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01
Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01 Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01

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Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones GKNMH-NS38-606-01

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Traditional Craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go bowls Low and Wide shape.
This can hold up to size 38 Go stones.

This is made of Nemunoki[Silk tree], which is very rare as Go Bowls.
It is a rare item that is rarely distributed in the market.
This Go bowl is the unique shape is called "hira-goke (flatten-type Go bowl)" that has a larger diameter and makes it easier to take out Go stones from the container part compared to ordinary shape ones.
Perfect match with table Go board.

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).
*Please check the detailed information and photo images before purchase.

◎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.
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The wood of the Silk Tree features a pale brown heartwood and yellowish-white sapwood with an attractive grain pattern. It is a lightweight wood that is easy to work with and develops a beautiful natural luster when finished.
It is commonly used for fine woodworking, small furniture, carvings, and picture frames.
Although relatively lightweight, it is moderately hard and has good flexibility, making it suitable for bentwood applications.
It is also resistant to decay and cracking, making it a durable material.

Common Uses of Silk Tree Wood
The heartwood has an elegant brown color and is lightweight and easy to work, making it suitable for furniture panels, hibachi braziers, wood carvings, and other fine woodworking projects.
Although extremely rare, it is also occasionally used to craft Go bowls.

Origin of the Name "Silk Tree" (Nemunoki)
In Japan, the tree is called Nemunoki because its leaves close at night, giving the appearance that the tree is sleeping.
Its Japanese name, written with the Chinese characters 「合歓木」, is derived from Chinese tradition, where the Silk Tree symbolizes marital harmony and happiness.

No noticeable flaws can be found on these beautiful Go bowls.
* Please check the photos.
These are Low and Wide Shape Go Bowls, specially crafted for table Go boards. Compared with standard Go bowls, they are lower in height and have a wider opening, making it easier to remove the stones.
Although they are shorter, their diameter is slightly larger than that of standard Go bowls.
* Holds Go stones up to Size 38.
  • Traditional craftsman Mr. Takashi NISHIKAWA made Nemunoki[Silk tree] Go Bowls Low and Wide shape for size -38 Go stones
    Product No.：GKNMH-NS38-606-01
    Weight：About 1.2 kg
    Size：Diameter About 165 ㎜ × 100 ㎜ *One bowl
    *One of a kind
    *In a paper box
  • 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.

Only 1 piece in stock!

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