This wonderful set of go equipment was refurbished in our Colorado workshop.
The stones are size 22 slate & shell, about 6.5mm thick. They have been cleaned per our Care Instructions. As you can see from the photos, the 180 white pieces are Japanese clamshell. The 181 black pieces are slate, slightly larger than the white to account for black's slimming effect.
The white stones are rare, as Japanese clamshell is no longer harvested. They are called Suwabute shells, and their fine lines are beyond the quality of Snow-grade Mexican clamshell. They are more dense as they grow more slowly in the colder waters of Japan, and mineral inclusions cause occasional orange and purple lines. The stones were washed, soaked in h2o2 for a week, and rinsed with distilled water. The black stones were washed and rinsed with distilled water, but they have not been buffed with mineral oil so we leave that option to you.
The bowls are Mulberry, a dense and dark wood with straight lines. This is one of the best woods for go bowls. The bowls were cleaned of their original finish and buffed with a Monkey Butter polish.
A folding board is included. It is made of quartersawn Katsura, closes with hinges, and is 1.3cm thick. It has some incidental marks, especially around the corners.
This is a Vintage product.
Shipping Details:
This item ships from Colorado, USA via UPS or USPS. Please allow 3 business days for handling, and check your email for a notification with the tracking number. Shipping box: 19*14*14 12.1lb
