We'll be using either Japan Post or DHL to ship your item. It will be shipped from Japan, so it will take some time to arrive. Please note that the prices of the items listed do not include taxes like duties. There may be scratches and dirt caused by age. If an item exceeds the specified size or weight, it may be shipped in multiple packages. ----- This is a framed specimen (frame art) showing the growth process of cultured pearls. Product Description Content: Several Akoya oysters (mother-of-pearl shells), used in pearl cultivation, are displayed in various stages of growth. Purpose: This item is often used as an educational tool or as interior decor to showcase the history and techniques of the pearl industry. Composition: Shells: The shells are arranged in stages, from small baby shells to shells with pearls inserted, to fully grown shells. The image also shows time periods such as "1 month" and "2 years." Pearls: Under each fully grown shell, several pearls, presumably harvested, are displayed together. Features: Interior Appeal: Framed in a woodgrain pattern, this piece is traded as a decorative ornament with an antique or retro feel. Origin: It is often used as a souvenir or display item related to Japan's major pearl-farming areas, such as Ise-Shima National Park. 25*19cm 475g (F1429)