Mountain-shaped design, Sudare carving, upper corner winding, red wood decoration, maki-e mouth, standard grade, 13-string koto, good condition

Yamayu Manufacturing | Sudare Carving | Uwakakumaki | Rosewood Decoration | Maki-e Mouthpiece | Namikou | 13-String Koto | 181cm

Thank you for viewing.
This is a 13-string koto manufactured by Yamayu, a trusted koto maker.

It is a high-quality instrument featuring many design elements of a premium koto, such as a beautiful tiger-striped soundboard, sudare carving, rosewood decoration, uwakumaki, and maki-e mouthpiece.

⸻

【Product Features】

■ ① Manufacturer: Yamayu

A popular manufacturer known for its meticulous craftsmanship and high quality.

⸻

■ ② Maki-e Mouthpiece

The mouthpiece features elegant gold maki-e with traditional patterns such as pine, bamboo, plum, and flowers.
This beautiful design enhances the overall elegance of the koto.

⸻

■ ③ Sudare Carving (Reed Carving)

A reed-like carving around the sound holes on the back.
This finish exudes a sense of dignity in both appearance and sound.

⸻

■ ④ Rosewood Decoration

Rosewood is used for the dragon head and around the mouthpiece.
Its deep color adds a luxurious feel and visual flair.

⸻

■ ⑤ Uwakakumaki

The edge on the dragon head side is finished with Uwakakumaki, a high-class decoration found on premium kotos.

⸻

■ ⑥ Soundboard: Namikou (Standard Soundboard)

This is a Namikou, not a hollowed soundboard (kurikou).
It is easy to handle and suitable for practice.

⸻

■ ⑦ Beautiful Tiger-Striped Soundboard

The beautiful tiger stripes (toramoku) emerge from the wood grain due to the soundboard's firing process.
The soundboard's appearance changes with the angle of light, giving it a striking presence.

⸻

【Condition】
•Slight scratches
•Koto bridge marks (due to normal use)
•No wood cracks or critical damage
•Maki-e and rosewood parts are in good condition
•Strings are tightly stretched.

Overall, it is in good condition.

⸻

【Size】
•Length: 181cm
•Width: Approx. 24cm

This is a standard 13-string koto.

⸻

【Accessories】

・Koto cover (with stains)
*All items shown in the photos are included.

⸻

【Recommended For】

・Those looking for a koto from Yamayu
・Those seeking a koto with beautiful wood grain
・A koto that serves well for practice and as interior decor
・Those who desire the elegant specifications of rosewood decoration and uwakumaki

⸻

【Shipping】

Carefully packed and shipped via Mercari delivery service.