{"product_id":"shogi-pieces-craftsman-fukuryu-made-mikurajima-hon-tsuge-mikura-island-grown-boxwood-ryoko-syo-ryoko-script-engraved-and-filled-in-shogi-pieces-shk-ym607-frrk-01f-off-spec","title":"610-SPF-KM01 Shogi pieces craftsman \"Fukuryu 伏龍\" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Ryoko (Ryoko-syo script), Engraved and Filled-in Shogi pieces  SHK-YM607-FRRK-01F *Off-spec","description":"This is a set of Shogi pieces craftsman \"Fukuryu 伏龍\" made Shogi pieces, made from Mikura Island genuine boxwood\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(184, 49, 47);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Off-spec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese are \"Hori-ume\" (Engraved and Filled-in) shogi pieces made from Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood).\u003cbr\u003e\nThe characters are carefully carved in the Ryoko calligraphy style and filled with sabi-urushi (a mixture of lacquer and polishing powder).\u003cbr\u003e\n\"Fukuryu\" is not the name of a single shogi piece craftsman, but rather a brand (signature) under which multiple craftsmen produce shogi pieces, supervised by specialty shogi piece shops in the Kansai region and renowned shogi piece craftsmen.\u003cbr\u003e\nUnfortunately, these shogi pieces are offered at a special discounted price as imperfect items due to defects in the filled areas of several pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe most noticeable filling defects can be seen in the images. However, please note that there are several other defects in addition to those shown.\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please be sure to carefully check the images before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e Details\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalligraphy : Ryoko-syo (Ryoko-syo script)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n'Ryoko-sho' is a script based on the calligraphy of Maki Ryoko, a calligrapher of the latter Edo Period, and with its clear, slender characters is a highly popular script, regardless of professional or amateur status.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cstrong\u003eShogi pieces types : Engraved and Filled-in Shogi pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter the artisan carefully engraves each character by hand, the engraved part is filled in with lusted Japanese lacquer.\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter drying, the surface of the pieces are polished and finished.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe surface of the Shogi pieces are smooth touch to ensure flatness.\u003cbr\u003e\nAt first glance, the piece's character looks like just writing, but each character is actually engraved and then filled with lusted Japanese lacquer.\u003cbr\u003e\nAs the engraved shapes appear on the surface as they are, this technique requires a high level of engraving skill.\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is not as expensive as moriage (Embossed) Shogi pieces, this is also highly valued and priced relatively higher.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials : Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMikurajima is an island located in the central part of the Izu Islands (an area with many islands of various sizes) in Tokyo, Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe quality of tsuge grown in the unique soil and climate is perfect for making shogi pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\nMikurajima Island is the most highly regarded tsuge producing area along with the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture, that produces Satsuma tsuge.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n    \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\"\u003e What is off-spec?\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\nAll Go stones, Go boards, Shogi pieces, Shogi boards, Go bowls, etc. are made using natural materials.\n\u003cbr\u003e For this reason, some products may present defects such as flaw, stain, crack and\/or wood knots, or damages caused at the time of manufacturing and\/or storage, and thus they cannot be sold at full price.\n\u003cbr\u003e We do not sell any product with significant defects. We may sell some products with minor defects as \"off-spec products\" at a discounted price upon confirmation that customers are duly aware of any defects in advance.\n\u003cbr\u003e We try our best to describe the condition of any defect as precisely as possible using pictures and text.\n\u003cbr\u003e Please order items only after checking and accepting the condition of defects. Thank you.\n\u003cbr\u003e *'Defects' refer to any scratch and flaw.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton aria-expanded=\"false\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e Specification\u003c!-- 折り畳みのタイトル --\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Collapsible__Plus\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible__Content\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容 --\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShogi pieces craftsman \"Fukuryu 伏龍\" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood), Ryoko (Ryoko-syo script), Engraved and Filled-in Shogi pieces\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e*Off-spec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nProduct No.：SHK-YM607-FRRK-01F\u003cbr\u003e\n*Includes 1 extra pawn pieces (\"amari-fu\").\u003cbr\u003e\nShogi pieces in a paulownia flat box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \n\u003c!-- 折り畳みの内容ここまで --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"kurokigoishiten","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67593416114339,"sku":null,"price":119000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/SHK-YM607-FRRK-01-00.jpg?v=1790907355","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/shogi-pieces-craftsman-fukuryu-made-mikurajima-hon-tsuge-mikura-island-grown-boxwood-ryoko-syo-ryoko-script-engraved-and-filled-in-shogi-pieces-shk-ym607-frrk-01f-off-spec","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}