Viola from the Karl Höfner workshop in Bubenreuth, Germany. Serial No. 296156. Purchased about 25 years ago from a stringed instrument specialty store in Tokyo (purchase price around 100,000 yen). The varnish is matte. There are small scratches on the body (photo 4), but they do not affect the playing at all. The bridge is vertical, and the sound post is also in the correct position. Since it has hardly been taken out, the case is still in good condition. The KUN shoulder rest is included as a bonus. I used it for several years after switching from a violin, but after buying a new instrument, it was stored at home as a spare instrument. When listing it, I strung it with Obligato strings (used) and test-played it, and I obtained a good sound quality. The size is 40cm, so I think it can be used as the first instrument for beginners or those interested in the viola.