Japanese Traditional Instrument Shamisen Vtg Wood Fabric Orange Brown JK577 suiban Emblazoned on the back is

Emblazoned on the back is a kanji inscription that reads

7 cm wide x 24

Stone appreciation

The daruma in the shape of a gourd has the kanji written meaning "Good fortune"

Blue Sometsuke color

Japanese Traditional Instrument Shamisen Vtg Wood Fabric Orange Brown JK577 suiban Emblazoned on the back isVtg Japanese Traditional Shamisen String Instrument This is a Japanese traditional instrument called Shamisen. Shamisen is a plucked string instrument. This vintage shamisen is made from wood, animal skin and fabric. Most of the components of the shamisen can come apart, which makes it easy to transport. The wooden neck of this vintage shamisen comes apart in two places. Wood, animal skin, fabric Brown C1970 Item weight: 1628 grams Packed weight: 2468