@craftheritage: Yongzi Go Stones, hailed as the supreme treasure of Go equipment, is a national-level Intangible Cultural Heritage originating from Baoshan, Yunnan Province, which was called Yongchang in ancient times. Dating back to the Tang Dynasty and flourishing in the Ming and Qing dynasties, it has long been cherished by literati and nobles as a precious imperial tribute. The craftsmanship once vanished due to warfare in the late 1800s. After more than 30 years of persistent research and thousands of trials by two generations of inheritors, the complete traditional technique was successfully restored in 2009, officially inscribed into China’s Fifth Batch of National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2021. After natural cooling, repeated emery polishing and rigorous screening, finished Yongzi stones feature matte jade-like texture: black pieces glow deep and lucid against light, while white pieces carry the soft luster of fine mutton fat jade. When tapped, they emit a clear, resonant ring with metallic overtone. Integrating mineral metallurgy, traditional handicraft and the profound philosophy of Chinese Go culture, Yongzi carries the oriental pursuit of harmony between craftsmanship, nature and mind. It inherits the ingenuity of ancient Chinese mineral art and serves as a timeless cultural symbol of traditional Go civilization. #handmade #handwork #ancientchina #craft #crafttok #countrylife

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