Vintage Japanese Biwa Musical Instrument Strings

This vintage Japanese paper box contains 9 strings for a biwa lute, a Japanese musical instrument. The strings are unused and still have their protective paper tape on. The paper box features a vintage design with vintage handwritten fonts. 

• Strings
• C1950
• Some characters on the box: 大阪 Osaka, 三越 Mitsukoshi (department store)
• Item weight: 32 grams
• Packed weight: 200 grams
• Paper box approx. 9 cm long x 6.5 cm wide x 3.4 cm tall 
• Good condition. Stains and damage on paper box. Yellowed strings. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan

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