There are cracks on the surface. The bachi (plectrum) is made of goat (sheep?) skin, and that part is not particularly problematic. There is a name on the bachi bag. This is something I practiced with in Thailand for two years. Khim is a Thai and Cambodian stringed instrument. It has 3 strings per set, with 14 courses, and is a struck string instrument played by hitting the strings with sticks. It is an instrument that came from China, and its popularity within Thailand as a classical instrument is very high. It is one of the most produced instruments among Thai traditional instruments. Its elegant tone, which is like nothing else, is unforgettable once you hear it. It shows considerable signs of use, so please understand this before purchasing.