Okamura Torakichi Work: Honkaya Wood Go Board, 5.9 sun thickness, 17.9cm, 17kg, Go, Shogi

【Made by Okamura Torakichi】Japanese Torreya Go Board with Legs, 5.9 Sun (17.9cm Thickness)

An exquisite piece where you can enjoy the powerful wood grain × master craftsman's skill × the fragrance of Japanese Torreya.

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■ Product Description

This is a high-quality Go board made of Japanese Torreya (Honkaya), crafted by Go board maker Okamura Torakichi.
With a thickness of 5.9 sun (approx. 17.9cm) and a weight of approximately 17kg, it possesses a commanding presence.
You can enjoy the beautiful annual rings characteristic of Japanese Torreya, the excellent striking sound,
and the pleasant aroma unique to Japanese Torreya.

It is solidly constructed from the Showa era and comes with its original box and a board cover cloth.
This is a genuine, leg-attached model, not a tabletop type.
A rare item that improves with use, offering high value.

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■ Product Highlights
• Beautiful wood grain of a single piece of Japanese Torreya (wood face)
• Rare work by master craftsman Okamura Torakichi
• Pleasant aroma unique to Japanese Torreya
• Excellent stability with a substantial weight of approximately 17kg
• Good striking sound, ideal for both play and display
• Secure storage with original box and board cover included

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■ Condition
• There are scuffs on the sides (see photos).
• There are some whitened areas on the legs.
• There are no scuffs on the squares of the playing surface.

While there are signs of use as a pre-owned item,
it is in generally good condition for a vintage Japanese Torreya Go board.

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■ Size
• Thickness: 5.9 sun (approx. 17.9cm)
• Weight: Approx. 17kg
• Material: Japanese Torreya (wood face)
• Maker: Okamura Torakichi

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■ Finally

This is a lifelong luxury Go board that combines Japanese Torreya × Master Craftsman × Thick Board × Fragrance.

If you are interested, please consider it soon.
Feel free to ask any questions!