Japanese Antique Wood Carved Kanban Shop Sign Vinegar "Su" Taisho Showa Era Ikebana Conclusion This small but powerful

Conclusion This small but powerful piece by Maki Haku brings a modern Zen aesthetic to any space

creating a muted vintage look

They can be displayed hanging on a wall or resting on a shelf as a conversation piece about Japanese history

The Subject: The print features a Kitsune (fox)

and dirt on the rope

Japanese Antique Wood Carved Kanban Shop Sign Vinegar "Su" Taisho Showa Era Ikebana Conclusion This small but powerfulJapanese Antique Wood Carved Kanban Shop Sign Vinegar "Su" Taisho Showa Era This is an authentic Japanese antique wooden shop sign (Kanban), historically used to advertise a vinegar ( Su) merchant. It is a rare example of a "Keibutsu Kanban"a sign carved into the shape of the product or its vessel to visually communicate the shop's trade to passersby. The sign is expertly carved from heavy wood and features a jar shaped upper section finished in gold