Mie Japanese Mulberry Go Bowls (Goke), Tategata Extra-Large

Go bowls turned from Japanese mulberry by the craftsman Mie, in the tall tategata shape and extra-large size.

Since the Showa era, hon-kuwa (Japanese mulberry) has been the standard wood for fine go bowls. It is valued for its golden colour and lively grain, which darken to a deep amber with handling over the years. These bowls were made by an experienced Japanese craftsman signing as Mie, in the tategata (upright) form that stands slightly taller than the common flat shape. The extra-large (tokudai) size holds any glass go stones and clamshell stones up to No. 36 (about 10.1 mm thick), so they suit a premium set. The listing photo shows a sample; grain, figure and colour vary from bowl to bowl.

Details

• Maker: Mie (美栄)
• Material: Japanese mulberry (国産本桑)
• Form/size: tategata, extra-large (立形 特大)
• Capacity: all glass stones; clamshell stones up to No. 36 (approx. 10.1 mm)
• Box: none stated on the listing
• Condition: new

Please read before ordering

• Limited availability. We confirm availability with the dealer in Japan within one business day of your order; if it has sold we refund in full immediately.
• Ships from New Jersey in 2–3 weeks. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured, signature required.