A master holding their right hand up, blown over an immense amount of time It is believed to be a "fu ryo" (wind material)! finger marks are clearly visible on the upper right hand, such as on the four holes and the side, Also, even after decades of use, it would not reach this state. The finger holes are incredibly worn! The finger holes are about 12mm, You wouldn't imagine from the shallow mouthpiece, It's an extra-loud extended pipe. Although it is unbranded, Judging from how it has been used and the dark, lustrous old bamboo material, This is an exceptionally rare and valuable old shakuhachi! 1 shaku 8 sun pipe (D pipe). Approximately 545mm in length, approximately 320g in weight. This instrument was exclusively used for honkyoku music. It won't be drowned out even when played outdoors. Sound output confirmed ☆ [Sound] It roars with a deep, powerful sound at an incredible volume! Fingers can easily fit into the end of the pipe, The inner diameter is made wide, the sound comes out very, very easily, allowing for effortless blowing, It's surprisingly fatigue-free to play. And yet, with a cloudy, rough sound mixed in, it plays with a deep and strong sound. While the tone is completely different from modern shakuhachi, this powerful resonance is truly unique! [Crack prevention] There are vertical lines on the right side of the mouthpiece and above the right five holes, It is closed only on the surface. There are no problems with the sound at all, All notes, including 'Otsu no Ro', play clearly. [Mouthpiece] It is believed to be buffalo horn. Even though the mouthpiece is this shallow, It's truly amazing how incredibly it plays! 【Joint Decoration】 It is an "en kan" (extended pipe)! The inside of the mouthpiece has a bamboo texture that can be felt when touched, The upper part is un-jointed, and only a minimal joint was used at the bottom. It is believed to be a "hanji nashi" (no joint) pipe. The monk's root is also old-fashioned and very cool. As if an ancient master poured their life into it, A rare, powerfully resonant old shakuhachi! ※I am also listing other shakuhachi and related items, so Please do! ☆ Shakuhachi, 1 shaku 8 sun, 1'8", 1.8 sun, famous pipe, inscribed pipe, signed pipe, D key, master craftsman, old pipe, Edo, Meiji, Taisho, Showa, valuable, rare, Tozan, Kinko, Myōan. Fully functional Japanese musical instrument, traditional Japanese music, wind instrument, bamboo flute, Shinyama Ryūho, Ranpo, Kōdō, Katsunori Yokoyama, International Shakuhachi Training Institute, Komusō. Operation confirmed, no cracks. Sound output confirmed, fully functional shakuhachi #shakuhachi