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Vintage Shop Sign with Gilt Calligraphy on Lacquered Ground

About the Item

A vintage Chinese horizontal shop sign from the mid 20th century with lacquered finish, carved and gilt calligraphy. Created in China during the midcentury period, this horizontal shop sign features an outer molded frame surrounding a beautiful calligraphic text. Six words, carefully carved and gilded, stand out on a dark reddish brown lacquered ground. The sign has been fitted with two ring pulls on its upper edge to allow it to be hung on a wall. With its clean lines and gilded calligraphy, this vintage Chinese shop sign from the mid 20th century will make for a stylish addition to any home, hung above a credenza, buffet or console table!

Dimensions:

Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 39 in (99.06 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Carved,Gilt,Lacquered

Place of Origin:

China

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

circa 1950

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition detail and contact us with any questions!

Seller Location:

Yonkers, NY

Reference Number:

Seller: YN7497 / FEA Home1stDibs: LU863931360992

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