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Japanese Shop Sign "Kanban" for Footwear, Double-Sided, Keyaki Wood, Late Meiji

$1,200
£890.45
€1,037.25
CA$1,670.41
A$1,860.15
CHF 968.11
MX$22,935.43
NOK 12,329.57
SEK 11,588.60
DKK 7,739.16
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About the Item

Japanese shop sign "Kanban" for Footwear, double-sided, Keyaki wood, Late Meiji. This wooden sign reads "Yorozu" meaning many different varieties of high grade foodwear. The name of the shop is Yano Shoten and their logo is a red circle with their initial "Ya" inside. The telephone number at the lower left of the piece reads "Telephone number 50", which pinpoints the age of the piece from the 1920s-1930s (late Meiji to early Taisho). The inscriptions are on both sides so it can be seen in both directions. Hand forged iron hanger.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 68.5 in (173.99 cm)Width: 13.63 in (34.63 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: GU-SF1991stDibs: LU1778216131391

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