Natural wooden body with star-shaped decoration. HAND-CRAFTED Mandolin supervised by Shojiro Ishikawa. Made in Japan. Venezia RM-50 Kiso Suzuki Violin Co. 8-string specification for rich tone. Includes a pick. A valuable old instrument purchased 40 years ago. Used for 3-4 years, then put away, and kept in personal storage. The item is in good condition, but there is a small scratch on the bottom, so please check the photos. Comes with a hard case, but the case is used and has peeling and rust. The hard case will be wrapped in bubble wrap and packed in a cardboard box for shipping. Thank you for viewing.