BEGW-609-01 Traditional craftsman Biei made Kurokaki [black persimmon] Go Bowls Super Extra Large for size 36 - 42 Go stones GKKG-MR42-608-01F

These Black Persimmon Go bowls feature a striking and beautiful black pattern that appears as though ink has been boldly poured over the upper half of each bowl, making them truly one-of-a-kind pieces.
The dramatic contrast between the natural white and black tones creates a powerful visual impact.
*Black Persimmon wood featuring its distinctive black streaks and patterns is exceptionally rare, said to occur in only one out of tens of thousands of trees.
These are exceptionally beautiful Go bowls with no particularly noticeable flaws.
*Please check the picture.
*These Go bowls can accommodate Go stones up to Size 42; however, for a more comfortable fit, we recommend using them with Go stones up to Size 41.

The Kurokaki Go bowl is a high-quality artwork with a beautiful appearance characterized by a clear contrast of black and white colors.
The black persimmon tree needs to be dried out in the open air for many years to be used as material for wooden artifacts.
It is an extremely difficult material to handle since the white and black areas have different shrinkage ratios, which may often result in cracking during the drying process.
Go bowls are finished after a number of repeated grinding and drying processes.
As it is carefully dried and painstakingly crafted, the Go bowl is not easily deformed and can retain its beauty for many years.
The greatest feature of the Kurokaki (black persimmon) Go bowl is the unique appearance of the black patterns on the wood surface.
Some Go bowls have a black pattern as if it is drawn with a fine brush, while others have a bold black pattern, which is a miracle of nature and you can never find two of the same design.

Kurokaki (black persimmon) is rarely available on the wood market and it is difficult to tell whether it has a black pattern until it is cut.
Even if the wood has black patterns after cutting, nobody knows how the black pattern will appear on the surface until the Go bowl is completely finished.
Only artisans who have been engaged in making Go bowls for many years and know the nature of this wood are able to make a black persimmon Go bowl, which makes it truly a gem and worth calling a "precious wood".

For more information on Go bowls, please refer to "How to choose Go bowls".

Traditional Craftsman Biei was born in Gunma Prefecture into a family engaged in lathe-turned woodworking and has spent over 50 years studying and refining the techniques of lathe woodcraft.
Working daily with a wide variety of woods, he continues to produce high-quality Go bowls through skilled craftsmanship and careful attention to detail.

In recognition of his expertise in lathe woodcraft, he was certified as a “Traditional Craftsman” in 2000.

• Traditional craftsman Biei made Kurokaki [black persimmon] Go Bowls Super Extra Large for size 36 - 42 Go stones
  Product No.：GKKG-MR42-608-01F
  Size：Diameter About 150 mm × Height About 115 mm
  Weight：About 1,030 g
  *These Go bowls can accommodate Go stones up to Size 42; however, for a more comfortable fit, we recommend using them with Go stones up to Size 41.
• 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.