{"product_id":"shogi-pieces-craftsman-sho-getsu-made-engraved-and-filled-in-shogi-pieces-skm-fk-412-sg01","title":"Shogi pieces craftsman \"Sho-getsu 勝月\" made Engraved and Filled-in Shogi pieces SKM-FK-412-SG01","description":"Shogi pieces craftsman \"Sho-getsu 勝月\" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) Kinki (Kinki script) Engraved and Filled-in Grain-patterned Shogi pieces.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"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.\n\u003cbr\u003e \"勝月 Sho-getsu\" is especially good at \"deep engraving\".\n\u003cbr\u003e And \"勝月 Sho-getsu\" is making mainly engraved, engraved and filled-in Shogi pieces.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e These Shogi pieces are \"Engraved and filled-in pieces\" with characters from the Kinki calligraphy carefully carved into the wooden base of a Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) and filled in with lusted Japanese lacquer.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e These shogi piece comes with one \"左馬 \/ Hidari-uma (means Left-Facing Horse in English)\" netsuke attached.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"左馬\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/SKM-FK-412-SG01-07-netsuke.jpg?v=1733122105\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout \"左馬 \/ Hidari-uma (means Left-Facing Horse in English)\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e There are various theories about the meaning of the \"Left-Facing Horse\".\n\u003cbr\u003e Horses are traditionally mounted from the left side, as attempting to mount from the right often causes the horse to stumble and fall.\n\u003cbr\u003e 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.\n\u003cbr\u003e It is regarded as an auspicious piece that brings good fortune and prosperity in business.\n\u003cbr\u003e Additionally, for those in customer-oriented trades, it is also considered a lucky charm for attracting countless customers and ensuring thriving business.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\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 \u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\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\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials : Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) \/\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Mikurajima is an island located in the central part of the Izu Islands (an area with many islands of various sizes) in Tokyo, Japan.\n\u003cbr\u003e The quality of tsuge grown in the unique soil and climate is perfect for making shogi pieces.\n\u003cbr\u003e Mikurajima Island is the most highly regarded tsuge producing area along with the Satsuma region of Kagoshima Prefecture, that produces Satsuma tsuge.\n\u003cbr\u003e The 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.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood grain : \"Moku \/ Grain-patterned\" \/\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Moku\" refers to intricate grain patterns or textures that occasionally appear in wood due to factors like the growth environment during the tree's development.\n\u003cbr\u003e These patterns can manifest in areas with localized twisting, curvature, branching, or sections near the roots.\n\u003cbr\u003e Each \"Moku\" pattern is unique, making it highly valuable and aesthetically prized for its rarity and exceptional decorative appeal.\n\u003cbr\u003e As a result, it is considered a premium material with significant worth.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypeface：Kinki (Kinki typeface)／\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Kinki typeface\" is very popular with its long history and dynamic writing.\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Kinki\" is a very popular calligraphy style engraved on Shogi pieces.\n\u003cbr\u003e There is a famous saying among Shogi players, \"playing Shogi cannot start without Kinki and cannot end up without Kinki\".\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShogi pieces types : Engraved and Filled-in Shogi pieces \/\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e After the artisan carefully engraves each character by hand, the engraved part is filled in with lusted Japanese lacquer.\n\u003cbr\u003e After drying, the surface of the pieces are polished and finished.\n\u003cbr\u003e The surface of the Shogi pieces are smooth touch to ensure flatness.\n\u003cbr\u003e At first glance, the piece's character looks like just writing, but each character is actually engraved and then filled with lusted Japanese lacquer.\n\u003cbr\u003e As the engraved shapes appear on the surface as they are, this technique requires a high level of engraving skill. Although it is not as expensive as moriage (Embossed) Shogi pieces, this is also highly valued and priced relatively higher.\n\u003cbr\u003e *The \"Production Process of Shogi pieces\" can be check in the image.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\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\u003cdiv class=\"Collapsible Collapsible--large\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\" data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAbout Shogi pieces craftsman \"Sho-getsu(勝月)\"\u003c\/span\u003e\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\nFuji Koma no Kai \/ Shogi pieces maker's Training Association, run by “Fugetsu,” a Shogi pieces maker based in Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Sho-getsu 勝月\" 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.\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Sho-getsu 勝月\" is especially good at \"deep engraving\".\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \"Sho-getsu 勝月\" is also the first president of the Fuji Koma no Kai.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"駒師 勝月\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/syougetsu-text-01.jpg?v=1720577085\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/syougetsu-text-01.jpg?v=1720577085\"\u003e And \"Sho-getsu 勝月\" is making mainly engraved, engraved and filled-in Shogi pieces.\n\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 data-action=\"toggle-collapsible\" class=\"Collapsible__Button Heading u-h6\"\u003e Specification\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\n\u003cli\u003eShogi pieces craftsman \"Sho-getsu 勝月\" made Mikurajima-hon-tsuge (Mikura Island grown boxwood) Kinki (Kinki script) Engraved and Filled-in Grain-patterned Shogi pieces\n\u003cbr\u003e Product No.：SKM-FK-412-SG01\n\u003cbr\u003e One \"左馬 \/ Hidari-uma (means Left-Facing Horse in English)\" netsuke included.\n\u003cbr\u003e Shogi pieces in a paulownia flat box\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1,000 JPY flat rate shipping within Japan, free shipping for purchases totaling 20,000 JPY or more.\n\u003cbr\u003e Please bear the actual cost for shipping charges outside Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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":"黒木碁石店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45432020861091,"sku":null,"price":123000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/1093\/6995\/files\/SKM-FK-412-SG01-09.jpg?v=1775009739","url":"https:\/\/kurokigoishiten.com\/en\/products\/shogi-pieces-craftsman-sho-getsu-made-engraved-and-filled-in-shogi-pieces-skm-fk-412-sg01","provider":"kurokigoishiten","version":"1.0","type":"link"}