This lovely set includes refurbished Go Stones and high-quality Go Bowls.
The 180 clamshells are Suwabute stones, Japanese clams that are no longer harvested due to depletion. Japanese clams are not graded like Mexican clams, as they grow slower in cold waters at a higher latitude. As a result, the stones have a higher density of lines and are less prone to breaking over time. The clamshell stones were been cleaned per our Care Instructions, including a week-long soak in h2o2 and a rinse with distilled water.
The white pieces are about 8mm thick. Suwabute shells may have unique colorations and imperfections, and developing a cream-colored patina is common.
The 181 slate stones are slightly larger, to account for black's slimming effect. They were washed with soapy water, rinsed with distilled water, but have not yet been buffed with mineral oil (we leave this choice to you).
The bowls are Keyaki (Zelkova), XL size. They arrived in our Colorado workshop in good condition, so they have not been scrubbed of their original finish. They fit the stones comfortably and shimmer brilliantly in the light (please see the video). The underside of each bowl carries a maker's mark, a rare sign of high quality.
This is one of our Vintage products. Due to their age, the clamshell stones may have small defects. This cannot be helped with a Used set. If you want a new set of Hyuga Suwabute stones that will be pure white and without any wear & tear, we recommend visiting Mr. Kuroki or HyugaGoBoardStone, where they are available in the $2000-$7000 range.
Shipping Details:
This item ships from Colorado, USA. Please allow 3 business days for handling, then we will email you the tracking notifications.
Shipping box: 14x11x5 6.4lb
