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Antique Japanese Maki-e Go board, Daimyo browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer: Pre 1900: item # 1176745 Please refer to our stock # MOR4166 when inquiring.
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Temples and lush hills of gold decorate the black lacquered sides of this 19th century go-board. Each scene is unique, a lakeside garden, the shore dotted with pines, the stilted legs of a mountain temple rising out of the mist, a river rushing past the long gate, the temple roof visible over the hill, The legs are sculpted and decorated with maple leaves washing away in swirling water, and beneath can be found the crest of the Ii clan, Daimyo (warlords) of Hikone. This piece was purchased from a private collection in Yokaichi, the town adjacent to Hikone on the shores of lake Biwa, and it is very likely the scenery depicted is that of the hills and lake-shore around that medieval town. The board is 16-1/2 x 17-1/2 x 9-1/2 inches (45 x 41.5 x 24.5 cm), with the top being 5-1/2 inches (12 cm) thick. There is a small ding in one corner but the lacquer is not damaged. The Ii Naomasa was granted the feudal lands of Hikone seized from Ishida Mitsunari after his support of the Tokugawa victory at the battle of Sekigahara. Originally a domain of 180,000 koku, the Ii family maintained control of Hikone for 271 years, and at its peak the Hikone fief was rated at 350,000 koku, making the Ii family one of the wealthiest in Japan. The Tachibana mon visible on the bottom of this board was their family crest. Go (encircling game) is a two player game of strategy originating in China and has been around since before the time of Christ. It reached Japan via Korea around the 7th century, and has been a staple part of Japanese leisure since. The two players alternately place black and white stones on the vacant intersections of a grid of 19×19 lines The object of the game is to use one's stones to surround a larger total area of the board than the opponent |
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