To prevent water damage, the item will be placed in a bag and shipped with packing material (newspaper) to prevent movement during transit. This is a small, likely folk song shamisen, about 5 rin in size. Please check the images for included accessories. The strings and skin were replaced around June of last year. The item was inspected by a craftsman during the skin replacement, so it can be used immediately with just tuning. The material is rosewood. There are no carvings on the inside of the body. I believe it is a glossy and beautiful item. Since this is a used item, please feel free to ask any questions you may have.