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Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900
Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights 3 large gold coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy & Hanging Hook from Hardwood
Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy & Hanging Hook from Hardwood

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy & Hanging Hook from Hardwood

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights 3 large gold coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the Mid-20th Century and has aged be...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Chinese Wooden Sign Board with Calligraphy from the 19th Century
Antique Chinese Wooden Sign Board with Calligraphy from the 19th Century

Antique Chinese Wooden Sign Board with Calligraphy from the 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

This antique Chinese horizontal sign board made during the 19th century displays Chinese characters carved in wood in a splendid calligraphic style. The frame is enhanced by red and ...

Category

19th Century Antique Asian Signs

Materials

Wood

Chinese Signboard with Red Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900
Chinese Signboard with Red Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Chinese Signboard with Red Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights two large red coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Asian Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

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H 33 in W 48 in D 0.125 in

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