{"product_id":"japanese-antique-wooden-shogi-board-with-pieces-go-game-meiji-to-early-showa-era","title":"Japanese Antique Wooden Shogi Board with Pieces Go Game Meiji to Early Showa Era","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"line-height: 1.8719; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"54\" data-start=\"26\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"108\" data-start=\"0\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eJapanese Antique Wooden Shogi Board with Pieces Go Game Meiji Era WO478\u003cbr data-end=\"170\" data-start=\"167\"\u003e\nThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"228\" data-start=\"180\"\u003eJapanese wooden Shogi board with game pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from solid wood.\u003cbr data-end=\"257\" data-start=\"254\"\u003e\nIt reflects the craftsmanship and aesthetic of the Meiji period, showing a beautiful wood grain and aged texture from years of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cu\u003eThe names of the maker and the owner are inscribed on the back.\u003cbr data-end=\"66\" data-start=\"63\"\u003e\nAlthough the underside is not flat, the piece was intentionally crafted to embrace and highlight the natural form and character of the wood.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"406\" data-start=\"392\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003eUnlike the later machine-made Shogi pieces from the mid-Showa period onward, this board features hand-carved pieces.\u003cbr data-end=\"119\" data-start=\"116\"\u003e\nThe characters on the pieces resemble the \u003cem data-end=\"176\" data-start=\"161\"\u003ehori-ume-goma\u003c\/em\u003e (engraved and inlaid pieces) style, a traditional technique in which the grooves are carved by hand and filled with ink or lacquer.\u003cbr data-end=\"311\" data-start=\"308\"\u003e\nThe calligraphy style is a semi-regular script with clerical influences (\u003cem data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"384\"\u003ereisho\u003c\/em\u003e style), commonly seen during the Meiji to Taisho periods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"404\" data-start=\"392\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"407\"\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"452\" data-start=\"407\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-end=\"452\" data-start=\"409\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eType: Shogi board with koma (game pieces)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"453\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-end=\"479\" data-start=\"455\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eMaterial: Natural wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"508\" data-start=\"480\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-end=\"508\" data-start=\"482\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003ePeriod: Likely quite old, probably from the Meiji to early Showa period (Japan).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"509\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"511\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eIncludes a full set of wooden shogi pieces (koma)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"563\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"565\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eThe underside features natural wood bark and old inscriptions, adding to its historic charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"660\"\u003e\n\t\u003cp data-end=\"778\" data-start=\"662\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eThe board shows traces of hand-carved lines and old ink calligraphy, representing authentic Japanese game culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1095\" data-start=\"780\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"788\" data-start=\"780\"\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"791\" data-start=\"788\"\u003e\nOriginally used for \u003cstrong data-end=\"847\" data-start=\"811\"\u003etraditional Japanese Shogi games\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can now be displayed as an \u003cstrong data-end=\"902\" data-start=\"879\"\u003einterior decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"937\" data-start=\"904\"\u003eJapanese cultural collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"942\"\u003ewabi-sabi art object\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"967\"\u003e\nIts natural wood form and aged surface make it ideal for collectors or as a conversation piece in Japanese-style interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1240\" data-start=\"1097\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1105\" data-start=\"1097\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003e\nWidth: 29cm \/ approx. 11.4 inches\u003cbr data-end=\"1144\" data-start=\"1141\"\u003e\nDepth: 31.5cm \/ approx. 12.4 inches\u003cbr data-end=\"1182\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003e\nHeight: 8.5cm \/ approx. 3.3 inches\u003cbr data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003e\nBoard weight: 5.7kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1538\" data-start=\"1242\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1255\" data-start=\"1242\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003e\nUsed \/ Shows visible cracks, chips, and age-related wear.\u003cbr data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"1315\"\u003e\nThe underside retains natural bark and has some losses and old inscriptions.\u003cbr data-end=\"1397\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003e\nDespite its damage, it stands as a powerful example of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and retains a strong presence as a display piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-end=\"1578\" data-start=\"1540\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos for details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: 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