Keyaki Wood Shogi (将棋) Game Board, 1920s, Japan.

Decorative shogi (将棋) game board made of keyaki wood from japan, dating from the taishō period (大正時代). Keyaki is a rare and highly sought-after wood species from japan, seldom exported. The beautiful wood and the intricate grain patterns are a visual delight. Perfect as a unique side table, plant stand, and certainly still usable for playing shogi. The solid wood block is finished with elegantly crafted legs and is adorned on two sides with paper featuring religious calligraphy. A unique interior piece, beautifully paired as a set. Dimensions: height 23 cm, width 37 cm, depth 30.5 cm. Weight: 11 kg.