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 framed specimen demonstrates the growth process of cultured pearls. It's a retro Showa-era interior accessory, originally created as a tourist souvenir and educational resource in Ise-Shima (Ago Bay) and Nagasaki, the birthplaces of pearl farming. Key Features Exhibit Contents: The upper display features rows of Akoya oyster (mother-of-pearl) shells at various stages of pearl formation. The lower display features the interior of a pearl oyster (nacre) before nucleation, along with five genuine cultured pearls for comparison. These shells and pearls serve as educational examples showing how pearls grow within the oyster. Design and Appearance: Framed in a wooden frame, it exudes a vintage feel. This is a tasteful collector's item that evokes the history of pearl farming, a traditional Japanese industry. Uses: As a work of art and antique, it's popular as a display piece in your living room or entryway, or as an accent piece in a Japanese-style room. 26*32*3cm 607g (G1468)