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 beautifully decorated mandolin was crafted by Kiso Suzuki Violin (Kiso Suzuki Violin Co.), a prestigious Japanese instrument manufacturer. Product Details/Features Manufacturer: Kiso Suzuki Violin. Based in Kiso Fukushima (now Kiso Town), Nagano Prefecture, this manufacturer formerly branched off from Suzuki Violin in Nagoya. Thanks to its meticulous craftsmanship and rich resonance, it remains highly sought after in the vintage market. Design (Pickguard): The soundhole is adorned with delicate inlays featuring plant motifs, making this a highly valued piece of craftsmanship. Interior Label: The word "Mandolin" is prominently displayed in the center, with the place of manufacture, "KISO-FUKUSHIMA," visible at the bottom. Shape: This is a traditional "round mandolin (bowl back)" style with a rounded back. Key Points for Product Value and Condition: Rarity: Kiso Suzuki Violins is no longer in business, making existing instruments valuable vintage pieces. Instruments with particularly elaborate pickguard decorations are highly sought-after collector's items. I can't play it, so I haven't tested it. 63*20*17cm Total 656g (H0214)