{"product_id":"shogi-pieces-by-shuraku-horiume-mikurajima-boxwood-mine-script","title":"Shogi Pieces by Shūraku — Horiume, Mikurajima Boxwood, \"Mine\" Script","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA full set of hand-carved shogi pieces by the Nagasaki maker Shūraku in Mikurajima boxwood, lacquer-filled \u003cem\u003ehoriume\u003c\/em\u003e technique, \"Mine\" calligraphy. One set, new, from a specialist go-and-shogi board dealer in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerious shogi pieces are judged on three things: the wood, the carving and the hand. The wood here is \u003cem\u003eMikurajima tsuge\u003c\/em\u003e — boxwood from the island of Mikurajima south of Tokyo, the densest and most prized Japanese boxwood, in a mix of straight (\u003cem\u003emasame\u003c\/em\u003e) and flat (\u003cem\u003eitame\u003c\/em\u003e) grain. The technique is \u003cem\u003ehoriume\u003c\/em\u003e: each character is carved into the face and the cut filled flush with lacquer, so the piece reads as crisp black calligraphy on a perfectly smooth surface — the step between everyday engraved pieces and the raised-lacquer \u003cem\u003emoriage\u003c\/em\u003e sets used at title matches. The script is \u003cem\u003eMine\u003c\/em\u003e, a bold, legible style favored by players. Shūraku's work is known for consistent character placement across the set and a glass-like finish that only improves with handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Shūraku (秀楽), Nagasaki · Technique: \u003cem\u003ehoriume\u003c\/em\u003e (carved and lacquer-filled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood: Mikurajima boxwood (御蔵島黄楊), mixed straight and flat grain · Script: Mine (峰)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set of 40 pieces plus 2 spare pawns · Flat paulownia storage box (\u003cem\u003ehirabako\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New · Single set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatch: how master shogi pieces are made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shogi-piece maker in Sanjō, Niigata at work, from UX Niigata TV. The video follows a raised-lacquer \u003cem\u003emoriage\u003c\/em\u003e set; this set is \u003cem\u003ehoriume\u003c\/em\u003e, the carve-and-fill stage that \u003cem\u003emoriage\u003c\/em\u003e builds on. (A general craft video — not this maker.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;margin-bottom:1.5em;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/DRrbR2mAUQw?rel=0\" title=\"How moriage shogi pieces are made — UX Niigata TV\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease read before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind.\u003c\/strong\u003e We confirm the set is still available with the dealer within one business day; if it has sold we refund in full immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxwood is not a CITES-listed species. Pieces only — board not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from New Jersey in 2–3 weeks. Price includes all import duties. Fully insured, signature required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shūraku (秀楽)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67646484775280,"sku":"ME-SHG-SHURAKU-MINE","price":1199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1042\/2940\/5040\/files\/shogi_1.jpg?v=1791313721","url":"https:\/\/meridianeast.co\/products\/shogi-pieces-by-shuraku-horiume-mikurajima-boxwood-mine-script","provider":"Meridian East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}