Description

High Class Go Board and Stones Set Japanese Wooden Territory Game VB138

囲碁 Go
This is a board game played by two players, in which black and white stones are placed alternately on the board, and the players compete to see the largest area surrounded by stones of their own color.

本榧 Honkaya
Board wood, considered to be the best in the Japanese Go/Shogi world. The timber of an evergreen tree (kaya) belonging to the family Taxaceae.

蛤碁石 Hamaguri Goishi
A high-grade Go stone made by polishing clam shells. It is characterized by its detailed striped pattern, shine, and warmth that feels comfortable in your hands.

This high‑class Japanese Go set combines a honkaya wood board with traditional clam‑shell stones, creating a playing environment that reflects both craftsmanship and cultural depth. The board is made of honkaya, the most esteemed wood in the Go and shogi world, valued for its warm tone, fine grain, and clear, resonant sound when stones are placed. The stones are hamaguri goishi, polished from natural clam shells and prized for their subtle striped pattern, smooth surface, and comfortable weight in the hand. Go is a two‑player strategy game in which black and white stones are placed alternately on the grid, with players competing to secure the largest territory. Together, the honkaya board and hamaguri stones create a refined, traditional set that elevates both play and display, bringing a sense of calm focus and enduring Japanese craftsmanship into any space.

Dimensions Board : 18.8" x 17.5" x 12" / 48cm x 44.5cm x 30.7cm
Dimensions Stone Box : 14.5" x 7.8" x 5.5" / 37cm x 20cm x 14cm

Material: Wood (Honkaya), Shell

Weight: 21.7kg in total

Condition

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