Product Description Yuichi Haretsuki - A Phantom King's Pawn with His Name on the Back Extremely Rare - One of a Kind Rare Shogi Pieces - The Highest Quality - Mikura Boxwood - Premium Carving Made in Mikurajima, Kinpiki Script, a work by Haretsuki, with Yuichi's name on the back of the King's pawn. A phantom masterpiece, a set of the highest quality Shogi pieces and a high-grade Shogi board with a "heso" (a knot in the wood). A very rare Shogi piece with Yuichi's name carved on the back of the King's pawn. Haretsuki's Shogi pieces are especially known for using the highest quality wood, Hon-tsuge (genuine boxwood) from Mikurajima, and are hand-carved, premium-grade pieces. They are a coveted item for Shogi enthusiasts, and it is said that they change to an amber color the more they are used, increasing the texture and flavor, and bringing joy to the owner. Powerful and elegant calligraphy, the highest grade Mikura Island Hon-tsuge (genuine boxwood), premium carving, comes with a high-grade Paulownia wood box, in excellent condition. I think this is the first time you'll see this product on Mercari. An extremely rare Shogi piece with no other examples. The King's pawn with the name of the komashi (piece maker) is truly a one-of-a-kind Shogi piece. Yuichi's name is carved on the back of the King's pawn, which is usually the name of the komashi or the komashi's personal item, and it is considered a very valuable masterpiece of Shogi pieces specially made with his own name. It is thought that Haretsuki himself carved his own name and used it for display. (A Shogi piece with no other examples) The name Yuichi on the King's pawn further deepens the special meaning of these wonderful pieces. The Mikura Island boxwood premium carving of these pieces is considered to be the highest quality material for Shogi pieces. This work by Haretsuki, a famous komashi, is very expensive due to its rarity and high quality. In the past, Shogi pieces exceeding several million yen have existed. Price: 280,000 yen - Highest Grade Shogi Pieces Number of pieces - All 41 pieces including extra pieces are included. Comes with a high-grade Paulownia wood box - Condition: Excellent Shogi Board Description Shogi Board - High-grade natural wood Shogi board with "heso" (knot) The Shogi board is a single board without joints. Size: Width approx. 32.5cm Length approx. 36.5cm Thickness 15cm With legs, 25.5cm Grid size: 3.4cm x 3.7cm Weight: approx. 9.5kg to 10kg Condition: Used, no noticeable damage