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 interior décor piece showcasing the growth process of cultured pearls. It was primarily produced and sold during the Showa era (1926-1989) as a memento or souvenir commemorating the history of Japanese cultured pearl farming techniques. Product Description Product Name: Cultured Pearl Specimen Use: Once used as a teaching material and exhibit to promote pearl farming techniques, it is now widely used as a marine interior décor piece and collector's item. Features: Exhibit Contents: Large pearl oysters at one month, six months, and full maturity are displayed according to their growth stage. Also included are samples of harvested pearls. Design: The pearls and shells are displayed in a simple frame on a white mount. The mount and frame may show yellowing or scratches due to age. Historical Background: Japan was the first country in the world to successfully cultivate perfectly round pearls, and this specimen is a valuable tribute to that history. 21*17cm 322g (F1680)