Sanshin Plectrum, Artificial Opal

This is an artificial opal bachi (plectrum) for the Okinawan sanshin.
Although artificial, it is made from materials manufactured by a reputable domestic company. The aurora pattern is truly unique, with colors that shift beautifully depending on the light and angle.
The colors change and shimmer depending on the angle, so I believe you won't get tired of admiring it.
However, the way the colors change is not conveyed at all in the photos, so only those who obtain the actual item can truly see its colors and aurora pattern. The photos do not do it justice.
The hardness is about the same as a water buffalo horn bachi, so if the finger hole is small, you can file it down yourself.
The color is a dark base with vibrant red and blue shifts, reminiscent of the Andromeda Nebula.
The size is 50mm in length, 24mm in width, and the finger hole is 15mm.
These are standard bachi sizes.

Unlike the shorter sizes for fast playing, this size of material alone, a 25,000 yen block, was used for its creation.
As with all the bachi I list, the material is no longer available, so each item is the last of its kind.
We kindly ask that those who are overly sensitive refrain from purchasing. Therefore, all sales are final, no returns or exchanges.