Most of the times, goban makers like to show the grain to show the quality of their work. And it looks somewhat smallish. Is it a full size board? How tall?
While true, it wasn't uncommon for goban used at court to be very ornate. It is a full size board standing about 13.5 inches tall. The top ...
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- Mon Feb 13, 2012 12:27 am
- Forum: Gobans and other equipment
- Topic: Antique Goban
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- Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:47 pm
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Re: Antique Goban
None, the only markings are the numbers on the friction joints for the legs.
- Sat Feb 11, 2012 4:43 am
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Re: Antique Goban
Definitely already tried that route. They are trying to track down any information about it, but it's not very likely that they will find anything.
- Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:07 am
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Antique Goban
I'm hoping someone might have an idea of the history of this goban. Or at least an opinion on who I could ask. I know it is very old. The birds appear to be out of silver and gold lacquer.
http://www.davidbickley.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DBDS4501.jpg
It is a masame cut, and ...
http://www.davidbickley.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/DBDS4501.jpg
It is a masame cut, and ...