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Miniature musical instrument from Japan in 925 silver representing a shamisen; geishas are specialized in playing this three-string lute.
Small sliding latch at the back reveals a box, small holes on the side suggest a cricket box.
Good overall condition; all three strings intact.
Hallmark 925 JAPON on the reverse of the latch.
Length: 10.5 cm
Width: 1.2 cm
Weight: 13.7 g

Instrument de musique miniature du Japon en argent 925° représentant un shamisen, les geishas sont spécialisées dans le jeu de ce luth à 3 cordes
Petite partie coulissante à l’arrière découvrant un boitage, de petits trous sur le coté laissent à penser à une boite à grillon
Bon état général les trois cordes intactes 
Poinçon 925 JAPON au verso sur le loquet 
Longueur 10,5 cm
Largeur : 1.2 cm
poids : 13,7 gr 










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Figurine - shamisen - .925 silver

Japan - 1900-1910 - Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

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Miniature Japanese shamisen in 925 silver, with dimensions 10.5 cm long, 1.2 cm wide, 1.2 cm deep (12 mm), weighing 13.7 g, in excellent condition with three strings intact and a sliding rear compartment; hallmarked 925 JAPAN on the back latch.

Figurine - shamisen - .925 silver

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Miniature Japanese shamisen in 925 silver, with dimensions 10.5 cm long, 1.2 cm wide, 1.2 cm deep (12 mm), weighing 13.7 g, in excellent condition with three strings intact and a sliding rear compartment; hallmarked 925 JAPAN on the back latch.

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