Japanese Go Board Game Goban w/ Paper Cover

This is a vintage Goban, or go board, used to play the popular strategy board game Igo, or Go. This sturdy 19×19 grid game board in a medium brown wood color rests on 4 removable legs, creating a small table that is typically used on the floor. It comes with a paper protective cover.
Black and white stones are used as game pieces by two players. By placing the stones on the intersections of lines on a go board, the goal of the game is to section off a larger portion of the board as the other player.

• Brown, black
• Wood
• Kanji characters on back: Kawai 河合 (Family name), Showa 30 (1955), December 25th
• C1955
• Board weight: 8.3 kg
• Packed weight: 10.3 kg
• Approx. [Board] 45 cm long x 41.5 cm wide x 20.5 cm tall x 9 cm thick; [With Cover] 46 cm long x 43 cm wide x 20.5 cm tall x 9 cm thick
• Good condition considering its age. Some light scratches. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.   

• We got this item at an antique auction in Tajimi in Gifu, Japan

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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.