Kanban Signs

Rare antique Japanese shop sign, kanban, in the shape of a tea pot. Edo period, 18th century, refurbished in the Meiji period.

Late Meiji Sake shop sign "Kanban", Kankou Brand Relief Keg Image, Japan Sake is considered Japan's national alcoholic drink and thus breweries abound.

Hand-carved and hand-painted About Kanban Kanban are Japanese traditional shop signs that merchants display on the street to advertise their presence, represent the products and ...

Provenance: Fifty year old private Kyoto Kanban shop sign collection. Original patina and wear from appropriate age.

It reads "tea" in Kanji Provenance: Fifty year old private Kyoto Kanban shop sign collection. Fine condition. Hand-carved and hand painted About Kanban Kanban are Japanes...

Hand-carved, and hand gilded antique red painted and lacquered shop sign -kanban- in the form of a Koi fish, measure: 14” high and 23” long, Meiji period (1868-1912).

It reads "tea" in Kanji Provenance: Fifty year old private Kyoto Kanban shop sign collection. Fine condition. Hand-carved and hand-painted About Kanban Kanban are Japanes...

Large sculpture of prayer beads used as a shop sign. Can be displayed flat or hung on a wall.

Japanese shop sign "Kanban" for Footwear, double-sided, Keyaki wood, Late Meiji.

Japan, a superb hand made. hand carved, and hand gilded monumental antique gold gilt and lacquered sign kanban in the form of a Koi fish, 16” high and 56” long, Meiji period (1868-19...

Japan, a beautifully handmade and hand carved black lacquer colored antique shop sign -kanban- for a Japanese currency exchange shop.

About Kanban Kanban are Japanese traditional shop signs that merchants display on the street to advertise their presence, represent the products and services to be found inside thei...

It reads "hair ornaments" in Kanji Provenance: Fifty year old private Kyoto Kanban shop sign collection. Fine condition. Hand-carved and hand painted About Kanban Kanban ...

It reads "umbrella" in Kanji Provenance: Fifty year old private Kyoto Kanban shop sign collection. Fine condition. Hand-carved and hand painted and gilded About Kanban K...

Hand-carved and hand-painted. A scarcer sign seldom encountered. About Kanban Kanban are Japanese traditional shop signs that merchants display on the street to advertise their p...

Hand-carved and hand painted About Kanban Kanban are Japanese traditional shop signs that merchants display on the street to advertise their presence, represent the products and ...

Provenance: old private Kanban shop sign collection. Good condition, original patina and wear from appropriate age.

Kanban, shop sign. Carved wood, wholesaler. Advertising paper products in gold kanji, with red trademark seal.

An important and extremely large Japanese kanban or shop sign, of carved wood with a design in black and gold lacquer of a carp leaping up a waterfall, the eye inlaid in glass.

A large Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) kanban. A carved wooden ship sign for a pharmacy.

Japanese shokei kanban (shop sign) of keyaki (zelkova) wood, finely carved and decorated with black lacquer and gold leaf.

Japanese kanban (shop sign) from a sweet/confection shop.

Japanese carved and gilt wood kanban, or shop sign, advertising a brand of sake.

Probably created as a kanban (shop sign) for the window of a candle store.

An unusual Japanese kanban (shop sign) from a tobacco accessory shop or inro maker.

Meiji Period (1868-1912) wooden shop sign (Kanban), with design in red and gold relief on black background.

A large scale antique Japanese Kanban (shop sign) with the face of Daruma, who signifies good luck and protection.

1950 Japanese cedar wood tea shop kanban (shop sign) in hte shape of a tea jar. From Kyoto.

A large Japanese shop sign, kanban, for a soy sauce (shoyu) brewery. The large shop sign is crafted from a single plank of keyaki (zelkova) wood.

An antique Japanese shop sign, advertising for a pharmacy. With a black lacquer frame and gold leaf background.

Antique Japanese kanban (shop sign) from an optometrist's office in Kyoto.

Japanese Meiji Gold Maki-e Lacquer Tabako-Bon Smoking Cabinet A diminutive Japanese Meiji-period tabako-bon, or portable tobacco-smoking cabinet, dating to the late 19th century. Co...

A large Chinese hand carved shop sign from the early 20th century, with calligraphy. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this shop sign features Chinese char...

Suzuribako, or writing box, of rectangular shape, decorated with an imposing architecture realized in hira maki-e lacquer, probably a palatial structure, situated beside a waterfall...

Rectangular kobako box in takamaki-e and kirigane gold lacquer circled with pewter depicting a lake landscape. Inside and back of the box in nashi-ji lacquer. Japan – Edo period (16...

A Japanese carved and painted wooden sign with a Samurai from the Meiji Period, 19th century. This 19th century sign with a samurai was made in wood and painted in Japan during the M...

Depicting two large melons with calligraphy surmounted with lotus and flower and dragonfly. Painted in golds, reds, blues and green. Estate of John Volk, Palm Beach.

A Japanese lacquered wood Naga Fubako (a long box used to store document or large scroll painting), circa 19th century Meiji period. The rectangular box features an unusually deep li...

A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala. Termed as gohonzon in Japanese, it is a venerated obje...

Such a cool chair. Comfortable and heavy in a cool mustard yellow leather.

Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... For the finest garden- a spiritual representatio...

Three Friends of Winter Nakajima Raisho (1796-1871) Late Edo period, circa 1850 Ink and gold leaf on paper. This is a double-sided Japanese Furosaki or tea-ceremony scree...

A large Japanese ceramic vase by the celebrated Meiji imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1880-1890s. Dated to his underglaze phase post 1887 after he successfully mastere...

Inoue Kanshu (1807-1880) Zenga Tiger and Dragon 19th century Pair of framed Japanese paintings. Ink on silk. Dimensions (each): W. 114 cm x H. 115 cm (45” x 45”) Presented here ...

Introducing a truly magnificent Palace-Sized Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase adorned with exquisite irises and graceful sparrows. This extraordinary vase showcases the epitome of Japa...

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Late Nineteenth Century Kimono Fabric Mounted on Early Twentieth Century Screen. In the Heian period (eighth century to the twelfth century), noblemen wou...

Procured from original owners, set up to be an interior sconce but we assume this could be hardwired for use on a covered exterior entryway. Unknown maker or designer. Take two norma...

An Art Nouveau Japonisme bronze Heron floor lamp French, Early 20th century Measures: 176cm high x 65cm wide x 70cm depth Combining Art Nouveau with Japanese influence, this pat...

Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime. A huge antique communal 24 foot p...

A large pair of Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Double Dragon Vases, 19th century. Japanese cloisonne enamel dragon vases are highly sought after by collectors and art enth...

A Palace Size Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Blue and White Vase with Phoenix Decoration. This vase is absolutely beautiful with an incredible array of hand-painted blue decoratio...