This goban came to Baduk Club from a private home in Gifu, Japan.
The board is a single-piece, cut in the Plain-sawn style (Kiomote). This cutting style shows off the beautiful growth rings where the players sit. The sides feature straight lines, and the playing surface is unique like a fingerprint. The knottier face of the wood is selected for the underside.
The wavy growth rings are unmistakably Kaya, and it carries the unique sweet scent of that wood. Another high quality indicator is the raised lacquer grid (tachimori style) in excellent shape. The edges and corners look ok, but there are the usual marks that come with a used board such light scratches, incidental marks, and a lot of impact marks from stones being played with force.
The legs have proud shoulders, which is a great sign of quality. They are dusty and dry. Along with the rest of the board, they would benefit from a gentle scrubbing to clear the old dirt.
A paulownia storage lid is included. This is a lightweight wood, which often needs to be reglued after shipping.
Shipping Details:
Airmail shipping from Japan with FedEx International Priority is already included (no shipping fee at checkout). Please allow one week for handling, then we will email you tracking notifications.
