I purchased this new, but never had the opportunity to use it. It's in excellent condition, having only been test-played. The following is a product description from the manufacturer: This is a hand-carved mokugyo (wooden fish) made in Aichi Prefecture, a major production area for mokugyo in Japan. It is specifically designed for use as a musical instrument, with a simple finish without decorative carvings. Selected "hon-kusunoki" (high-quality camphor wood) is used, and the size and pitch are carefully managed. ● Size (width): 2.5 sun (approx. 7.5cm) ● Wood type: Hon-kusunoki (camphor wood) ● Made in Japan