Weiqi Boxes
18th century (Made)
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Weiqi is a board game that has been played in China and other East Asian countries for more than 2000 years. It is better known by its Japanese name of 'go'. Using the black or white pieces each player tries to encircle as much territory as possible, but at the same time must ensure that their pieces are not encircled by their opponent. The person who has occupied the most territory and left with the most pieces on the board is the winner.
The black and white pieces were usually held in circular boxes.
The black and white pieces were usually held in circular boxes.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Wood |
| Brief description | Woo, China, carving, wood One of a pair of wooden boxes for 'weiqi' chess pieces, 18th century Woo, China, carving, wood One of a pair of wooden boxes for 'weiqi' chess pieces, 18th century Woo, China, carving, wood One of a pair of wooden boxes for 'weiqi' chess pieces, 18th century Woo, China, carving, wood One of a pair of wooden boxes for 'weiqi' chess pieces, 18th century |
| Physical description | Circular box and lid to hold 'weiqi' pieces |
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| Credit line | Gift of Galerie Bork, Copenhagen |
| Summary | Weiqi is a board game that has been played in China and other East Asian countries for more than 2000 years. It is better known by its Japanese name of 'go'. Using the black or white pieces each player tries to encircle as much territory as possible, but at the same time must ensure that their pieces are not encircled by their opponent. The person who has occupied the most territory and left with the most pieces on the board is the winner. The black and white pieces were usually held in circular boxes. |
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| Accession number | FE.26-1999 |
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| Record created | June 17, 2002 |
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