#C180 - Size 22 Suwabute Clamshell Set - L Cherry / Mulberry Bowls - Slate and Shell

This set of go stones and go bowls was refurbished and ships from Colorado, USA.  All of the stones were cleaned according to our Care Instructions. The clamshells were soaked in h2o2 for a week and rinsed with distilled water. The black pieces were washed with a mild detergent, rinsed with distilled water. They have not been buffed as this is a rather unique set of stones... The 180 white stones are Japanese clams. They are Suwabute stones, with lines that are packed so thick that Snow does not quite do them justice. Rather, these slow-growing clams are no longer harvested due to depletion, and are graded differently than Mexican clamshell. They would be considered Blossom or Snow grade Suwabute stones, noted by only a faint presence of irregular orange colorations. They are size 22, 6.4-6.6mm thick and 22mm wide. Purchased new, a set like this costs over $400 for the stones alone (if they are in stock). The 181 black slate stones are slightly wider, 22.5mm, and it is very common for