Regarding the re-listing, I would like to explain. I considered stripping and repainting to fully reveal the black wood with the worm-eaten pattern. However, even though the paint is damaged, I consider it part of the instrument's history, and I could not bring myself to sand it. Therefore, I have decided to list it in its current condition. Please examine the images carefully and confirm the condition of the paint, including signs of wear, small scratches, and cracks, before participating in the auction. This is a treasured sanshin passed down from the Shimabukuro family, which the current owner's late father acquired in the mid-Showa era. It is a Tamai Makabe, said to have been made in the Taisho era. The length of the neck is one shaku, five sun, and five bu (approximately 59 cm). The father, who was born before the war, was collecting old Shimakuroki Ujirami sanshin and received this one from Mr. Naka, who was an acquaintance at the time. Mr. Naka had purchased this sanshin from an old man named Shimabukuro after the war. Mr. Shimabukuro had treasured it as a family heirloom, but he had to part with it due to the unstable living conditions after the war. Before the war, Mr. Shimabukuro wrapped the neck in cloth and carried it on his back to evacuate to Yanbaru, keeping it with him even in the internment camp. It was said that his ancestors had exchanged a horse for a sanshin in the Taisho era, but he passed away before he could learn more details. The wood is black wood with worm-eaten patterns. It is presumed to be made by a sanshin craftsman. It has the unique Tamai shape of the Taisho era. The core has rough filing marks remaining. The neck shows no significant movement or twisting and is in good condition. However, the paint is old and has thin cracks in places. This does not affect the performance. After the winning bid, I will assemble it using the old artificial skin chiga (body) shown in the images and prepare it for playing before shipping. I recommend this to those looking for a historically rich, old sanshin. Please enjoy the deep, profound tone of the past. Thank you for your consideration. ※ This is one of the sanshin from the collection that the owner's late father kept for many years. It is being released from storage for the first time in 15 years.