This is a very nice German copy of a Guarnerius 4/4 violin. The label reads: JOSEPH GUARNERIUS Fecit Cremonae anno 1736 and the letters IHS below a cross. It needs new strings, a new bridge and it has an open crack that runs along one side of the tailpiece, which can be seen in the last photo. The back measures 14" long. It comes in a wooden case. There is no bow with it.