Seigetsu Shogi Pieces, Mikurajima Boxwood, Superior Carving, Minase Script

A full set of superior-grade carved shogi pieces by Seigetsu in Mikurajima boxwood, written in the historic Minase script.

Among shogi pieces, those cut from Japanese boxwood (hon-tsuge) are considered the finest, and wood from Mikurajima island is the most sought-after. The dealer calls it a classic that every enthusiast hopes to own at least once: richer in resin and tighter in grain than Satsuma boxwood, it darkens and gains depth with use. These are tokujō-bori, superior carved pieces with the characters cut deeply by hand. The Minase script descends from the calligraphy of the courtier Minase Kanenari and is one of the oldest and most admired koma styles, powerful yet elegant. The pieces come with a koma box (komabako).

Details

• Maker: Seigetsu (晴月)
• Material: Mikurajima boxwood (御蔵島産本黄楊)
• Type: superior carved pieces (特上彫駒)
• Script: Minase (水無瀬書)
• Box: piece box included (駒箱付き)
• Condition: new

Watch: Mikurajima boxwood for shogi pieces

An Asahi Shimbun report on Mikurajima island's boxwood and its use for the finest shogi pieces. (A general craft video — not this piece or maker.)

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.