Beautiful vintage miniature model of a traditional Japanese Shamisen three-stringed instrument. This is a highly detailed, scaled-down decorative piece perfect for display, cultural collections, or dollhouse/diorama accents.
Product Features:
- Authentic Materials: Crafted with a solid hardwood neck and a soundbox fitted with traditional, textured Japanese Washi paper skin.
- Decorative Styling: The body is beautifully bordered by a traditional patterned Japanese brocade fabric wrap. Features three bone-colored tuning pegs (itomaki) and three mock strings.
- Dimensions: Measures approximately 10.5 inches long (see photos with ruler for exact scale).
- Markings: Unmarked/unsigned, typical of late 20th-century artisan tourist pieces.
- Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition. Strings and paper skin are intact with no tears. Please review all high-resolution photos to inspect the exact cosmetic condition before purchasing.
Note: This is a miniature decorative replica/novelty item for display purposes, NOT a full-sized playable musical instrument.
Please examine photos for exact condition as you will receive the exact items shown.
- Material: Wood, Paper, Fabric
- Skin Material: Authentic Washi Paper
- Neck/Body Wood: Hardwood (Karin / Quince style)
- Trim Material: Woven Brocade Cloth
- Tuning Pegs Material: Faux Bone / Molded Composite
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