Japanese Antique Koto Musical Instrument Guzheng Zither FREE Cargo Shipping! 1.89 m long Authentic/Antique Koto Start Price USD 1,450.00 Current Price USD 1,450.00 Time Left 11 days 2 hours 31 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 04, 2008 Location Japan See more about 'Japanese Antique Koto Musical Instrument Guzheng Zither' Description Japonisme Arts and Antiques Click HERE for our other AUCTIONSMEIJI Geisha Makie Japanese Musical Instrument Koto Click on the thumbnails to view enlargements A magnificent Koto or sometimes called Japanese harp. Was previously used in a Geisha house as a practice instrument for training young apprentices in Kyoto. Estimated to have been used since Meiji period (circa 1890s~). The design includes Makie-style lacquering technique and raden (mother-of-pearls) adornments on it. The feet is also attached. The full-length is 189 cm with its width and height at 25 and 11 cms (without feet, 7 cm), respectively. Shipping via Cargo (door-to-door/door-to-port) will be included in the sale price.  FREE SHIPPING! * FYI-The maximum length that can sent via EMS in Japan is 1.5 meters long, thus, only CARGO Shipping is possible and allowed to ship this item outside Japan. FEDEX is possible but very expensive. (Estimated to cost $500 including professional handling and packaging and local shipping costs to Cargo Shipping company) Custom listed using TROCADERO's automated HTML and Picture Hosting tools. japonisme_arts Store On Oct-05-08 at 14:03:36 PDT, seller added the following information: Terms of Sale  I Expect All Winning Bids to be HonoredRESPONSIBILITY: Unless stated otherwise, full payment, including all shipping and insurance charges, is due via a payment method disclosed in this auction within 10 days of auction close. If not received, payment is considered delinquent 10 days after auction close.COMMITMENT:  I am committed to completing the transaction. I hold the winning bidder accountable for his/her winning bid. Placing a bid on this auction is a legally binding obligation.ACCOUNTABILITY:  Should the winning bidder become delinquent in settling the transaction, I reserve the right to pursue payment through the use of collection services.COMPENSATION:  Should the winning bidder default on completing the transaction, I reserve the alternative to assess and collect a restocking fee as compensation for fees and holding costs related to the incomplete transaction. The restocking fee will amount to $10 + 20 percent of the sale price.Do Not Bid If You Do Not Intend to Pay  Place a Bid!