Vintage Japanese Kaya-Clad (11.5cm) Floor Go Board – 4-Sun Class, Late Showa–Early Heisei Era I9 Sorese This chest was used to

This chest was used to hold calligraphy and writing materials

The cavetto and rim are densely ornamented

Approximate only: 37" x 61

it remains a wonderful piece for collectors of Japanese folk crafts

Edition: 150 (this impression from the 19/150 edition

Vintage Japanese Kaya-Clad (11.5cm) Floor Go Board – 4-Sun Class, Late Showa–Early Heisei Era I9 Sorese This chest was used toVintage Japanese Kaya Clad Floor Go Board 4 Sun Class, Late ShowaEarly Heisei Era This is a classic Japanese floor goban crafted in the traditional hari ban style, with an outer layer of genuine kaya () applied over a solid domestic core. Boards of this type were produced in Japan during the late Showa to early Heisei period, when solid old growth kaya became rare and expensive. The result is a board that retains the golden color, fragrance, and fine