Luxury Shogi pieces, Shogi boards and other equipment

　These are masterfully carved works figure by Seihō, who passed away this year. Seihō’s carved pieces are extremely popular, and our shop has made a special effort to carry them. His carvings are characterized by the unique vigor and dynamism that are the hallmark of Seihō. Every single stroke embodies his masterful technique and passion, and the piece is exquisitely finished down to the very last detail. This masterpiece fully showcases the true essence of the artist, who was known by the nickname “Seihō the Carver.”

　The price does not include shipping fee. All of our luxury Shogi pieces come with a paulownia flat box, a pieces box, and a Tatsumura silk pieces bag as accessories.

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Mikura Tsuge root figured Carved pieces
[By Seihō, Oyama Meijin]

[清峰作・大山名人書]

　Price : 280,000 JPY

　Product ID：A334

　Made from the finest Mikura boxwood. This wood features a wonderful, aged patina with beautiful variations in shade. The typeface is the “15th Oyama Meijin,” an original design by Kagetsu and Gassan. It features the sharp carving and distinctive style unique to Seihō. While the typeface has a playful spirit, it also possesses a simple gentleness, making it a popular piece that warms the heart just by looking at it.

Mikura Tsuge peacock figured Carved pieces
[By Seihō, Shōgetsu]

[清峰作・松月書]

　Price : 250,000 JPY

　Product ID：A332

　A rare example of Mikura peacock figured wood. This old wood possesses the unique character found only in natural timber, and even when compared to Satsuma wood, its fine grain and deep color stand out. The calligraphy, “Shōgetsu,” is the signature of Yumiko Ogasawara, a Traditional Craftsman from Tendo. She is renowned for her elegant brushwork, even in single-character carvings. Seihō’s powerful carving is also superb, making this a single-character piece of unparalleled luxury.

Mikura Tsuge peacock figured Carved pieces
[By Seihō, Muken]

[清峰作・無剣]

　Price : 280,000 JPY

　Product ID：A331

　This is Muken, a popular typeface from Seihō that requires twice as much work as standard typefaces. Muken is based on the handwriting of Chifuyu Watanabe, an entrepreneur from the Meiji era. I acquired the original character templates—a source of great pride—from Seizan when he was young, and have meticulously recreated the characters with the exact same subtle variations in stroke. Crafted from the finest Mikura wood, this piece truly showcases the advantages of hand-carving.

Mikura Tsuge root straight grained Heaped pieces
[By Seihō, Sōho-Gonomi]

[清峰作・宗歩好]

　Price : 350,000 JPY

　Product ID：A338

　These are three pieces, Seihō’s final works. While the wood for all of them was sourced from Mikurajima, it comes from the same section of a single tree. The way the grain patterns emerge and the amber hues are so stunning that the more you look at them, the more you appreciate their beauty—they possess a quality that makes all your fatigue vanish the moment you gaze upon them. The typeface features the popular Sōhogonomi. With its bold, powerful strokes, it’s a truly satisfying finish that you’ll never tire of looking at.

Mikura Tsuge root tiger striped Heaped pieces
[By Seihō, Kinki]

[清峰作・錦旗]

　Price : 400,000 JPY

　Product ID：A337

　After acquiring several pieces of Mikura wood—which is prized precisely because only a small amount can be obtained from a single tree—it’s quite rare to find a piece like this tiger striped wood, where the entire tree, from top to bottom, is of such high quality. This work has a powerful presence that more than holds its own against the exceptional quality of the wood.

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