I am selling this item because I have acquired more bows, although I previously purchased it here. Thank you to the previous seller. This is a viola bow with the stamp of H.R. PFRETZSCHNER. It weighs 67g, which is light for a viola bow, and its total length is about 73cm, slightly shorter than a standard bow. It may be suitable for those with a small build who have difficulty reaching the tip of the bow, or for those switching between violin and viola. In my subjective opinion, it has a soft touch but produces a solid, full sound. There is no sagging or warping. There are some scratches and clouding of the varnish on the central part of the shaft. Regarding authenticity, the previous seller mentioned that they received an opinion from the store where they purchased it that it was genuine. However, as this is only a verbal appraisal, we will consider the authenticity unknown from our perspective to prevent any trouble. As there is no engraving on the frog, which is a characteristic of PFRETZSCHNER, it is possible that the frog is not original. There is also no certificate of authenticity, so I will sell it at a lower price. Please understand and acknowledge this. The hair was replaced two years ago, but since I have been using multiple bows, the frequency of use was not high, so you should be able to use it as is for a while. This is an old bow of unknown manufacturing date, so please purchase it with the understanding of aging deterioration, scratches, varnish peeling, and clouding of parts. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to these issues. I will pack it securely in a sturdy tube and ship it. My home is completely smoke-free and I do not have any pets. Instant purchase is welcome.