Whoa. But why are the 4th and 10th lines heavier?
No idea. Just noticed that too.
Can’t say I like it… the golden gilt is a bit too much for me (and seems like the kind that will flake off very soon after use). Additionally the screws all around seem to imply that the gilted parts are thinner panels screwed on some sort of rectangular basis that is probably hollow inside.
It’s definitely an eye-catcher and probably a bit too much for most players, especially European. However, it looks well made and I like the reference to the Tansu-chests (traditional Japanese mobile storage cabinets) through the use of the metal corner protection (as mentioned in the leaflet in front of the set).
As far as the gold ‘paint’ is concerned, it’s gold leaf covered with Urushi Lacquer, not just paint. Chances of flakes coming of the surface are close to zero, unless you would slam each stone every time on the board, which serves no purpose anyway.
The most vulnerable places which can flake are the edges of the board, which are protected here with metal on the player’s sides. In this case the whole board is finished with Lacquer and that probably helps strengthening the whole ‘paint’. Most classic lacquered Go-boards have a plain wood surface, with a finish of Camelia oil, just like plain wooden ones, which have the sides and bottom waxed.
This Goban could be constructed economical just by joining panels, stuffed with something to dampen the sound of the stones being played. If it is a solid block of wood it will be well dried to prevent cracking.
Applying Urushi takes a considerable amount of skill and time so all things considered, the price seems fair to me.
This classic Maki-e Owari Tokugawa Go board Set is for sale at Hyuga Board and Stone (link) $1888,- (ex. shipping / taxes)
Oh man, if I had bought the one in the OP, then saw this one I’d have significant buyer’s remorse. It’s personal taste ofc, but this one seems less garish (if that’s the word?)—the black contrast and more subtle star points.
I’ve never seen one of these table style gobans irl, I’d want to be at least 3 kyu before daring to play on one…so like never will.
Well, you can also become 3 kyu playing with a set you particularly like, if the money is not an issue, as well as the set you use now, or any other set for that matter 
not sure about line 10 but with lines 4 marked mean you can easily play 13x13 i suppose