Purchased new approximately 25 years ago at a shop in Tokyo. Work by an overseas artist. Ceramic whale and driftwood object with ceramic wind chimes and seashells. It is very heavy, but the wire is quite sturdy, so there is no deterioration and it is safe. One of the three whales did not have black eyes painted on it from the beginning. The tail of the whale in the 5th photo is partially chipped. The ceramic wind chime part and the paper strip part were broken, and then putty was used to fill and repair everything. There are traces like in the photos, but the repaired parts are quite smooth. A paper strip-like object hangs inside, producing a pleasant sound. Selling due to decluttering for a move. Size with a strong presence: 108cm from the knot to the bottom. 27cm from the knot to the top driftwood. Whale is 30cm long. The price at the time of purchase was high and it is a rare item, so no price reduction is possible. It is difficult to obtain and I am hesitant to list it, so it may be deleted without notice. It was displayed indoors after purchase and broke when it fell during an earthquake, but my family repaired it by hand. All the pieces are attached. No price reduction is possible due to the current condition of the item.