Heavy solid Kaya wooden Go-game table 碁盤 (goban) complete with go-stones 碁石 (go-ishi), in a very good condition. The sides and bottom lacquered in a matching brownish orange hue still showing soft lines of the wood grain. Raised by faceted baluster feet. The top of one of the removable feet with dated inscription. 'October Heisei 6' 平成六年十月, Anno 1994. -Foot marked with a dot- The boxes of the stones are made of indigenous mulberry wood 桑 (kuwa) in a warm brown hue. The white go-stones are made from the bivalve shell hamaguri 蛤 cockles, and the black ones are from Nachiguroishi, it is a fine type of slate from Kumano in the province of Mie. The table is in a very good original condition with minor traces of use. Only a few of the go-stones have traces of usage, which is quite common. Please look at the photos for a condition reference. Dimensions Go-table: Height 27.9 cm, Width 45.4 cm, Depth 41.4 cm, top thickness 14.9 cm. Weight 15.6 kg. Dimensions of the two boxes of the go-stones: Height 9.5 cm, Diameter 14 cm. Dimensions black stones: Height 0.9 cm, Diameter 2.2 cm. Dimensions white stones: Height 1.0 cm, Diameter 2.1 cm. Go, also known as "Igo" or "Baduk," is a strategic board game originating from ancient China but widely popularized in Japan. Played on a grid board, the objective is to surround and capture the opponent's stones by strategic placement and movement. Go is renowned for its simple rules but complex gameplay, involving deep strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and intuition. With a profound cultural significance, it has been embraced as an art form and a means of personal growth. Go is celebrated for its elegance, aesthetic appeal, and emphasis on harmony, making it a cherished and enduring game in Japanese culture.