Antique Japanese Wood Sign Kanban Ryotei Restaurant Geisha Oiran Carved Art Tea Ceremony 1912-1926)

1912-1926)

this piece has completely lost its original jar form — created when multiple clay bodies fused and collapsed under intense heat inside the kiln

showcasing the natural grain without metallic accents

Please check the photos for details on the wood grain and condition

but remains in overall very good condition

Antique Japanese Wood Sign Kanban Ryotei Restaurant Geisha Oiran Carved Art Tea Ceremony 1912-1926)Description A. Introduction Invite the elegance of the "Flower and Willow World" into your home with this magnificent antique Japanese signboard (Kanban). Originally gracing the entrance of a high class restaurant (Ryotei) during the late Meiji to early Showa period, this hand carved masterpiece features a captivating Edo style beautylikely an Oiran or Geishaengrossed in reading a scroll. It is a stunning artifact that promises to bring an atmosphere