LARGE JAPANESE ANTIQUE HAND CARVED HARD WOOD ADVERTISING SIGN - KANBAN 35 X 24"

Description: An antique Japanese hand carved wood advertising sign for a shop that sold "Shoyu" (soy sauce) It's one piece of solid zelkova hard wood. ("Keyaki" in Japanese) This a wood known for its durability and the beauty of its wood grain. The writing is carved into the wood with the central kanjis coated with powdered gold mixed with lacquer. (Makie) On the right side (as we're looking at the photo) it says, this is a "Brewery for Kikuichi shoyu"The large center kanji is the character for "Kikuichi" The name of the soy sauce. The left side, "Sold by Ichihhara (Probably the owners name) merchandising store" It's 35 3/4 inches wide, 23 3/4 inches high, 7/8 inches thick and weighs 14 3/4 pounds. (It's a dense, hard wood) The two vertical brackets in the back are a common idea with Japanese wood signs. They're dove tailed in and help maintain the sign as a flat surface. We have been selling Japanese antiques for 26 years and are shipping from Los AngelesWe have other antique/vintage Japanese items on ebay. Please see our "Other" items. We will combine items for shipping. If you are satisfied with our service please leave positive feedback with a five star rating.Contact us first if you are not satisfied with our service. We are easy to contact.You will receive your feedback after leaving feedback for us.Thank you!

Price: 235 USD

Location: Alhambra, California

End Time: 2024-09-26T21:34:29.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD

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Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Primary Material: Wood

Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

Region of Origin: Japan

Age: 1890 - 1925