Vintage Japanese 5x5 Go Board — Wood, 1980, Showa Era (SKU: 25S-471-5)

Vintage Japanese Go Board, Wood (SKU 25S-471-5)

Showa-era natural-edge goban with compact 5×5 grid and original go stones

This vintage Japanese go board (goban) is crafted from a single solid slab of beautifully figured wood, retaining its live edges to showcase the tree’s natural form. The 9×9 grid is crisply hand-drawn in black, centered on the surface for focused, shorter games and study play, while the warm honey tone and active grain lend the piece strong decorative presence even when not in use.

Included is a boxed set of traditional black and white go stones (go-ishi), making this a ready-to-play set ideal for beginners, teaching, or quick tactical practice away from a full-size 19×19 board. A small signature cartouche on the board’s face hints at workshop pride, giving this Showa-period item the charm of both a functional game tool and a collectible Japanese craft object.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: Showa period (vintage)
• Material: Solid wood board with stone go-ishi
• Use: Playing go on a compact 5×5 layout; display as a vintage Japanese interior accent
• Features: Natural-edge slab goban; 9×9 grid; boxed set of black and white go stones; visible grain and knot details; signed cartouche on surface
• Dimensions: 13"W x 10 1/2"D
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear

A refined choice for collectors of Japanese games and anyone seeking an authentic, compact goban for everyday play.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.