Kanban 看板 (shop sign) with maneki'neko - Lacquered wood, Metal - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
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Selected by Giovanni Bottero
Holds a master’s in Japanese art history with over 10 years’ expertise in Asian art.
Estimate € 400 - € 500
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Original Meiji-period kanban shop sign in lacquered wood with a metal frame, depicting a white maneki-neko before the red characters 大入, framed with gilt-metal corner mounts, measuring 54.5 cm high by 34 cm wide and 3.3 cm deep.
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Description from the seller
A colourful wooden kanban 看板 (shop sign) featuring a white maneki-neko 招き猫 (beckoning cat) before the large, rounded red characters 大入 (ôiri, “full house”). The cat has black markings, a bell at its neck and its right paw raised in welcome. It sits on two patterned silk cushions.
An ôiri sign could be given as a congratulatory gift for the opening of a theatre, restaurant or inn, and displayed to announce a full house. Here, the painted scene is set within a black lacquered frame with ornate gilt-metal corner mounts. The inscription on the right reads 磯崎武美 (Isozaki Takemi, probable reading); that on the left reads 古屋さん (Furuya-san, “Mr or Ms Furuya”).
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868–1912).
Dimensions: Height 54.5 cm; width 34 cm; depth 3.3 cm.
In very good condition, with expected signs of age and use, including some lacquer loss along the edges. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
Translated by Google TranslateA colourful wooden kanban 看板 (shop sign) featuring a white maneki-neko 招き猫 (beckoning cat) before the large, rounded red characters 大入 (ôiri, “full house”). The cat has black markings, a bell at its neck and its right paw raised in welcome. It sits on two patterned silk cushions.
An ôiri sign could be given as a congratulatory gift for the opening of a theatre, restaurant or inn, and displayed to announce a full house. Here, the painted scene is set within a black lacquered frame with ornate gilt-metal corner mounts. The inscription on the right reads 磯崎武美 (Isozaki Takemi, probable reading); that on the left reads 古屋さん (Furuya-san, “Mr or Ms Furuya”).
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868–1912).
Dimensions: Height 54.5 cm; width 34 cm; depth 3.3 cm.
In very good condition, with expected signs of age and use, including some lacquer loss along the edges. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
Seller's Story
Since 1996, Japanese Antique Store has been importing Japanese antiques directly from Japan.
We travel several times a year through Japan and visit auctions, shows, dealers, and collectors.
Besides our physical store in Amsterdam, we are also active on Catawiki. We specialize in Samoeraipantser (Yoroi) and objects, lacquerware, screens, paintings, Buddhist images, and many more Japanese artifacts!
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Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Lacquered wood, Metal
Height
54.5 cm
Width
34 cm
Title of artwork
Kanban 看板 (shop sign) with maneki'neko
Depth
3.3 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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