Large Edo Period Painted Japanese Shop Sign Kanban on Wood 18th c. - mid 19th c. art first with shell and case

first with shell and case shot

The scenes also have birds and lots of intricate floral decoration as well as a nice border design around the edges

17" x 26 1/2"

California where she taught at the Balmer School

Born in 1852 in Greenwich

Large Edo Period Painted Japanese Shop Sign Kanban on Wood 18th c. - mid 19th c. art first with shell and caseLarge Edo Meiji Period, 18th to Mid 19th c. Painted Japanese Shop Sign "Kanban" on Wood We are offering A a lovely and unique early Japanese shop sign. We estimate this sign to be late 18th to early 19th c. (Edo or Meiji period). Edo is from 1603 1868. Meiji period begins in 1868. The sign is in a half circle shape with hand painted designs and depicts rolling hills lined with blossoming trees among the misty clouds. During the Edo period a highly