{"product_id":"authentic-1947-showa-22-japanese-shogi-set-vintage-solid-wood-game-board-pieces","title":"Authentic 1947 Showa 22 Japanese Shogi Set Vintage Solid Wood Game Board  Pieces","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eAuthentic 1947 (Showa 22) Japanese Shogi Set - Vintage Solid Wood Game Board with Pieces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eOwn a piece of Japanese post-war history. This is a substantial and rare \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"73\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eAntique Shogi Board (Shogiban)\u003c\/b\u003e set, hand-inscribed on the reverse with the exact date it was commissioned: \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"180\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eJuly 12, 1947 (Showa 22)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003eHistorical Provenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Dated just two years after WWII, this board represents the resilience and cultural revival of Japan. Authentic boards from this specific era are exceptionally hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003eSubstantial Solid Wood:\u003c\/b\u003e Weighing a massive \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"43\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e4,030g (nearly 9 lbs)\u003c\/b\u003e, the board is carved from a thick, dense block of wood. It produces the classic, satisfying \"click\" sound when a piece is played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eTraditional Craftsmanship:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the iconic hand-carved \"\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"60\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003eKuchinashi\u003c\/b\u003e\" (Gardenia) legs, a symbol of the silent focus required in Shogi. The board's thick profile signifies a high-grade professional style board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003eComplete Playable Set:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a set of wooden Shogi pieces (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"62\" data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003eKoma\u003c\/i\u003e) stored in their original wooden box, making it ready for immediate play or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0\"\u003eWabi-Sabi Patina:\u003c\/b\u003e The surface shows a beautiful deep amber patina and authentic wear from decades of strategic battles, giving it a soulful \"Wabi-Sabi\" character that modern boards lack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e July 12, 1947 (Showa 22)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e 35.8 x 28.0 x 18.1 cm \/ 14.1 x 11.0 x 7.1 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4,030 g \/ 8.88 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Solid Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"18\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eAuthentic Antique Condition.\u003c\/b\u003e The board is sturdy and level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003eRepairs:\u003c\/b\u003e There is evidence of a professional-style old adhesive repair at the base of the legs to ensure long-term stability [refer to \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eImage18 \u003c\/span\u003e]. It is solid and does not affect gameplay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e Features natural scratches and wear consistent with its 75+ year history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47573334327549,"sku":"Oedo 4500 WO593","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_5533f5ee-076a-4091-aad6-2c50f13bd309.jpg?v=1779689171","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/de\/products\/authentic-1947-showa-22-japanese-shogi-set-vintage-solid-wood-game-board-pieces","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}