A heavy solid wooden Go-game table 碁盤 (goban) with a partial glossy black lacquer 蝋色漆 (rôiro’urushi) finish, paired with a complete set of go-stones 碁石 (go-ishi). The two opposide sides of the board and four faceted baluster feet are coated in lacquer, while the exposed wood boasts an appealing aged patina. Accompanied by go-stones stored in lidded containers crafted from indigenous dark brown mulberry wood 桑 (kuwa) with interiors coated in red lacquer. The white go-stones are made from the bivalve shell hamaguri 蛤 cockles, and the black stones are fashioned from Nachiguroishi, a fine slate sourced from Kumano in the Mie province. The containers are housed in their own tomobako 供箱 (storage box). The table is in very good condition with minor superficial traces of use. A few of the go-stones have traces of usage, which is quite common. Please look at the photos for a condition reference. Period: Japan – Around 1900 (Meiji period). Dimensions: Go-table Height 25.3 cm, Width 46.5 cm, Depth 41.7 cm, top thickness 14 cm. Weight 13.2 kg. Two boxes of the go-stones: Height 8.5 cm, Diameter 11.5 cm. Black and white stones: Height 0.6 cm W, 0.5 cm B, Diameter 2.1 cm W, 2.2 cm B. 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. Please note: Due to the holidays, shipping and handling times may be longer. Thank you for your understanding.