SPR04-606-AP9R04 Purple-colored 9-ro Go stone set

Go stones
The white Go stones are Blue Label "Purple-colored Go Stones", Size 33 (approx. 9.2 mm thick), crafted from clamshells that retain a subtle natural purple coloration from the original shell material.
"Purple-colored Go Stones" are exceptionally beautiful clamshell Go stones in which the shell's natural purple coloration has remained by chance, creating elegant purple shell grain patterns.
* Please refer to the photos.
These purple-colored stones occur only by rare chance—only a few stones out of several thousand to tens of thousands retain this unique coloration. Furthermore, after sorting by size, quality, and matching appearance, it takes the production of several thousand to tens of thousands of complete sets before a single matching set can be assembled. They are therefore extraordinarily rare as well as exceptionally beautiful.
Naturally, these stones are not generally distributed on the market and are seldom available for purchase.

Clamshell Go stones are white stones handcrafted from genuine clamshells.
The thickness generally considered the most comfortable for play is between Size 30 and Size 36, making these Size 33 stones (approx. 9.2 mm thick) an excellent balance of comfortable thickness and ease of use.
* Please refer to the thickness comparison image.
Each clamshell stone is individually handcrafted by skilled artisans through more than 20 production processes.
From raw clamshell to finished stone, the manufacturing process typically takes approximately 2 to 6 months.
We invite you to experience the beauty and craftsmanship of Go stones created through techniques that have been handed down for more than 100 years.
Blue Label Clamshell Go Stones are classified as sub-premium quality. They may have minor natural scratches or imperfections, but these do not affect their performance or durability as Go stones.
Quality：Sub-premium quality. Minor scratches or imperfections may be present, but they are considered fully acceptable for practical use.
Grade (Shell Grain)：The shell grain covers less than 80% of the surface, with relatively wide spacing between the grain lines.
* Please refer to the sample images showing scratches, shell grain patterns, and color variations.

For your peace of mind, every individual clamshell stone is marked with our proprietary Numbering System, which enables strict quality identification and management for every stone we sell.

Go bowls
Miniature Go Bowls made of Honkuwa[Mountain mulberry] for 9-ro Go stones by Wood craftsman "Kai-shi (懐志)".
*These are miniature Go Bowls for 15mm diameter Go stones and 9*9-ro　(for 41 go stones of normal diameter).
Go bowls are made from Honkuwa [Mountain mulberry], that is very popular and highest quality material to make bowl.
Mulberry wood has a beautiful yellowish wood color, and when polished, it appears golden with a unique texture. The wood is extremely hard and is even used to make walking sticks, which require great strength.

Go board
This Masame 1.9-Sun (about 60 mm thick) 3-pieces table Go board is made from Japan grown Hon Kaya wood.
Its aspect ratio is approximately 1/4 scale of the regular 19*19 board, so its 1.9-Sun (about 60 mm) thickness can be feeled the solid thickness and weight of the board.
The lines of a board are marked using Tachi-mori, the skill of drawing lines using a Japanese sword.
This traditional technique highlights the beauty of natural grain patterns and the texture of lacquered line is smooth and has also a nice feeling.
This product is perfect for a gift, collection, and of course, can be used in Go games and matches.

* For detailed information about each product, please refer to the links in the Specification below.

• Clamshell go stones BLUE LABEL size 33 Violet（Thickness About 9.2 mm）
  Raw materials：42 Mexican clamshell Go stones and 42 Nachiguro Go stones
  
• Go bowls：Honkuwa [Mountain mulberry] miniature Go bowls
  
• Go board:Hyuga Kaya Masame 1.9-Sun (about 60 mm thick) 9*9-ro 3-pieces Table Go Board
  Product No.：No.77038
  *9-ro Go board
  *The lines of a board are marked using Tachi-mori
  Size：221 ㎜ × 200 ㎜ × 60 ㎜
  Weight：About 1.5 kg
  Comes with a certification
• 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.