What it is
Da Tian Di is SHANG XIA’s reinterpretation of a Chinese Go set. Its board follows a Ming-inspired raised construction but replaces conventional solid timber mass with carbon fibre. The set pairs that engineered structure with Zisha clay containers and polished red-and-white agate stones.
Why the design matters
The set is not simply a traditional board rendered in a new colour. Carbon fibre changes weight and edge construction; Zisha and agate restore a tactile and cultural counterpoint. The board, containers and stones remain visibly different materials, allowing the set to connect modern engineering with established Chinese object culture.
Verified specification record
- Product family: Da Tian Di Collection
- Product type: Chinese Go set
- Board grid: standard 19-line board as stated by SHANG XIA
- Board material: carbon fibre
- Board construction reference: Ming-inspired raised structure
- Stone containers: Zisha clay
- Container-knob reference: Taihu-stone-inspired forms
- Playing stones: red and white agate
What the checked page does not establish
SHANG XIA does not publish definitive board dimensions, total weight, the number of stones, container capacity or packaging contents on the checked page. Those values are intentionally not inferred. Confirm the exact current set, storage case, care guidance and replacement-stone policy directly with the brand.
How to evaluate it
Ask how the carbon-fibre surface is finished and cleaned, whether the board remains level under use and how the agate stones are matched for size. The raised corners and containers are central to the product’s identity, so inspect their fit and stability rather than judging the set only from an overhead photograph.
What ChinoMuse has not verified
ChinoMuse has not played on, lifted, stored or impact-tested the set. Board rigidity, surface wear, acoustic character, stone uniformity, container fit, scratch resistance and long-term stability have not been independently measured.
Availability and related records
The set appeared on SHANG XIA’s official New Products page when checked on 8 August 2026. Current price, stock, configuration and delivery require direct confirmation. See the SHANG XIA brand profile and the Bridge Porcelain and Bamboo Tea Set.
About this profile
This independent profile is based on cited public manufacturer information. ChinoMuse has not physically tested this product. Specifications and availability may change; confirm current details with SHANG XIA.
