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Shop sign, oar ornament store, Japan, 19th century browse these categories for related items... All Items: Japanese: Folk Art: Utilitarian Accessories: Pre 1837 VR: item #785042 Please refer to our stock #10508 when inquiring.
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Kanban or shop sign. The sign indicates that the store would sell or manufacture ornamental pin holders (ireko ningyo) for the oar pin to fall into. The pin holders are decorated as a male and a female face in court style, their mouths wide open. The words ireko ningyo branded into the wooden board. On the back of the board paper label with a flying plover and the words ireko ningyo; another paper label shows the proper use of the ireko ningyo on the oar of a Japanese rowing boat. Japan, early 19th century. Measurements: 19 in. (47.5 cm) wide, height 10.75 (26.8 cm) and 8 inches (20 cm). Painting virtually completely worn off, upper side missing, old repairs with iron nails. |
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