Comes with box, sheet music, and base. It is old and has some scratches and stains, but the zither itself is clean. Please see photos for detailed condition. The tone of the zither changes depending on the tuning of the strings.
The koto was introduced to Japan from China (then Tang Dynasty) during the Nara period (710-794) and was originally played as an accompaniment instrument for gagaku (court music). Later, the Tsukushi koto genre was created by monks at a temple in Fukuoka Prefecture. We carefully check the condition of all of our items before we list it for sale and also before we dispatch it to you. We promise to work hard on the problem and make it right. International Buyers - Please Note. Please understand these charges are the buyers responsibility.