This goban came to Baduk Club from a pawn shop in Ishikawa, Japan. It is not New, but it is in great condition.
The board is a single 13cm piece, cut in the Plain-sawn style (Kiura Itame). This cutting style shows off the endgrain where you will sit, so you can view the beautiful growth rings. The sides feature straight lines, and the playing surface is unique like a fingerprint. This is an ideal cut when the tree is not large enough to be quarter-sawn or rift-sawn.
The wavy growth rings are unmistakeably Kaya. It has a raised lacquer grid (tachimori style) in excellent shape, and a maker's mark appears on the underside in vermillion ink.
The edges are good, but one small crack exists in the endgrain. Kaya boards are cured for 10 years before being shaped, so the wood is very stable. Still, the board should be cared for so that cracks do not develop along the wood's pith rays. White wax residue on the underside is a good sign, and that will clear up with a clean cotton cloth or a reapplication of paste wax.
Shipping Details:
Airmail shipping from Japan with FedEx International Priority is already included, there will be no additional fee at checkout. Please allow one week for handling, then we will email you tracking notifications.
