Purchased in December 2023 from an online shop specializing in wooden toys and Steiner education-related products, and only used once for testing before being stored at home. There is a small spot that looks like rust on a part of the strings (please check the photos), but it seems it can be cleaned. Other than that, there are no scratches or stains, and I think it's in beautiful condition. Retail price: 51,700 yen The lyre is called "竪琴" (tate-goto, meaning harp) in German. It has its origins in the lyre of Apollo from Greek mythology, and it's a new instrument created about 80 years ago, not an ancient one. The lyre is an instrument that produces a pleasant sound that resonates with the heart, and also allows one to listen to the silence. Auris lyres were created with the aim of making instruments that take advantage of the bright and clear sound quality of the material (maple). For this purpose, the strings are relatively thick and strongly stretched, which allows the vibrations to permeate the entire instrument and resonate. The Kinderharp has a larger open area than other lyres, giving it a clear sound. Manufacturer: AURIS / Sweden Size: Height: 38cm Width: 19cm Depth: 3cm Weight: 670g Materials: Body: Maple Pegs: Iron (surface is plated with zinc, which does not contain nickel) Strings: Iron, wire (center is iron, the center of the winding part is copper) How to use: ・Sit up straight, place the lyre on your lap, and hold it. ・Use your fingers, from the index finger to the little finger of both hands, and do not use your thumbs. ・Use the pads of your fingers to pluck the strings towards you, parallel to the strings. ・It is an instrument that you play in a posture that embraces the sound, allowing it to resonate within you and be heard by yourself and those around you. Scale: Pentatonic 7 notes d', e', g', a', h', d", e" Precautions: ・Sebum can adhere to the strings and lead to corrosion. Always wipe them with a towel after playing. ・Regularly applying string oil to the strings will prevent rust. ・If the strings rust, remove the rust with a soft cloth for silver polishing and apply string oil. Contents: Body x 1 Tuning key x 1 Healing Piano Singing Bowl Therapy Tuning Fork Overtones Keyboard Steiner Biodynamic Lyre Harp Auris Glockenspiel