Edo Period Japanese Wood & Iron Flowers Trade Signs - Set of 2

Description

A very interesting set of two early Japanese signs
Wooden boards with dark finish and hand engraved painted Japanese characters … more A very interesting set of two early Japanese signs
Wooden boards with dark finish and hand engraved painted Japanese characters
Hand made iron flowers for decorating, a rose on one and a wild flower on the other
Wrought iron brackets at the corners and a hook for hanging
One of the plaques is slightly longer than the other
Circa late 18th/ early 19th century, Edo Period
All original
If you are interested in one of the signs only, please inquire.

Measurements: Approx. the larger: 41.5" high with the hanger, 36.2" without it x 9.8" x 2"; the smaller: 41" high with the hanger, 35" without it x 11" x 2"
Weigh about 13 lbs. 8 oz.

Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. All original. Some wear to the paint of the characters, oxidation on the metal parts, evidence of inactive wood bugs, altogether commensurate with age. less