611-SDF-KM10 Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood), Akamoku (red figured grain), Minase-sho (Minase script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-FG610-02F

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611-SDF-KM10 Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood), Akamoku (red figured grain), Minase-sho (Minase script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-FG610-02F

Name: 611-SDF-KM10 Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood), Akamoku (red figured grain), Minase-sho (Minase script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-FG610-02F
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This is a set of Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Shogi pieces , made from Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood) with Akamoku (red figured grain), Minase-sho (Minase script), Mori-age(embossed).
The characters are written in the Minase-syo (Minase script) style and finished in the raised lacquer (Moriage) technique.

These Mori-age shogi pieces are crafted from Chinese boxwood with a rich reddish hue, featuring beautiful Akamoku (red figured grain) patterns characterized by their intricate and varied wood grain.
The Shogi pieces craftsman Fugetsu, a highly respected Shogi pieces maker, studied under Hisayoshi Itō, a Living National Treasure–level artisan and one of Japan’s “Contemporary Master Craftsmen” from Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture.
The delicate and flowing "Fugetsu-saku Kinki" inscription carved into the base of the King pieces (Gyokusho and Osho), together with the gracefully raised and elegantly rounded Moriage characters, showcases the exceptional skill and artistry of the craftsman.
Fugetsu’s Shogi pieces are also used in major title matches, including the Meijin and other professional tournaments.

Calligraphy : Minase-sho (Minase script) /
'Minase-sho' is a script invented by Mr. Minase Kanenari, a well-known Noh writer, featuring serenely styled relatively large characters.
It is also said to have been favored by those with power during the Edo Period, such as Tokugawa Ieyasu, and is an extremely popular script.
Shogi pieces types : Mori-age(Embossed)
'Mori-age-koma' is a piece made by filling the engraved characters with lacquer, and after drying and polishing the surface flat, finishing by using a brush to add more lacquer on top of the engraved lacquer parts to give slightly raised characters.
*You can view the shogi piece production process through the images provided.
Materials：Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood) /
Chinese boxwood is a premium wood characterized by its dense, uniform texture and beautiful, warm yellowish hue.
Its hardness, toughness, durability, and excellent workability have made it a traditional material for crafting shogi pieces.
With its fine grain and smooth texture, Chinese boxwood offers a pleasant feel when handling the pieces. One of its appealing qualities is that its color gradually deepens into a rich, amber-like hue with use over time.
Alongside Mikurajima boxwood and Satsuma boxwood, Chinese boxwood is a highly suitable material for crafting high-quality shogi pieces.
Wood grain : Amamoku / "Red figured grain" /
Akamoku is a type of figured wood grain found in shogi pieces, characterized by its beautiful reddish hue and intricate, varied grain patterns.
The distinctive grain patterns unique to natural wood give each shogi piece its own individual character, creating an appearance that combines elegance, richness, and a sense of luxury.
One of its appealing qualities is that its color and luster gradually deepen with use over time, enhancing its natural beauty and character.
Akamoku is a premium wood grain ideal for high-quality shogi pieces, offering the opportunity to appreciate the unique and beautiful patterns created by nature.
Please refer to the images for details.

This is an association for training shogi piece makers, organized by "Fugetsu", a famous craftsperson based in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

"Fugetsu" studied under Mr. Ito Kyutoku, who is entitled "Contemporary Master Craftsman" and based in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and is respected as one of the five greatest master craftsmen in Japan.
His craftsmanship shines through in the delicate, flowing calligraphy, and pseudonym engraved on the bottom of "Gyokusho" and "Osho" pieces, as well as in the plump, graceful moriage (raising with lacquer) technique.
Fugetsu's Shogi pieces have many fans among professional shogi players and are used in many title matches and Meijinsen tournaments.

Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood), Akamoku (red figured grain), Minase-sho (Minase script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces
Product No.：SHK-FG610-02F
*Two extra “Fu” (pawn) pieces are included.
Shogi pieces in a paulownia flat 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.

As this product is handcrafted from natural materials, there may be minor imperfections such as lacquer splashes, processing marks, small intergrown knots or natural knots, bark inclusions, slight scratches or dents, color variations, or small chips along the edges.
While we do our best to describe and show these characteristics in the text and images, please note that not all details may be fully visible or listed.

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黒木碁石店

611-SDF-KM10 Shogi pieces craftsman "Fu-getsu 富月" made Chinese-hon-tsuge (Chinese boxwood), Akamoku (red figured grain), Minase-sho (Minase script), Mori-age(embossed) Shogi pieces SHK-FG610-02F

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