I inherited this shamisen from my grandmother and have been storing it in the closet. It was purchased in the Showa 50s (around the 1970s) for about 800,000 yen. I don't know the details of the materials, but I have listed the approximate size. Please check the images and consider purchasing. Total Length: Approximately 103cm Neck Width: Approximately 2.4cm, so I believe it's a hosozao (thin neck). The skin on the front and back has tears. Accessories: Hard case and cloth bag. The hard case has rust around the metal fittings and small scratches on the outside. The cloth bag has a name written on it and stains inside. Please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about scratches, stains, or if you are a highly sensitive person, to avoid any trouble. This is a used item, so please understand and agree before purchasing.