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^ Antique RARE 1800's Japanese Wooden Hand Painted Diplomatic Desktop Name Sign
^ Antique RARE 1800's Japanese Wooden Hand Painted Diplomatic Desktop Name Sign
^ Antique RARE 1800's Japanese Wooden Hand Painted Diplomatic Desktop Name Sign
^ Antique RARE 1800's Japanese Wooden Hand Painted Diplomatic Desktop Name Sign
^ Antique RARE 1800's Japanese Wooden Hand Painted Diplomatic Desktop Name Sign
^ Antique RARE 1800's Japanese Wooden Hand Painted Diplomatic Desktop Name Sign
^ Antique RARE 1800's Japanese Wooden Hand Painted Diplomatic Desktop Name Sign
^ Antique RARE 1800's Japanese Wooden Hand Painted Diplomatic Desktop Name Sign
^ Antique RARE 1800's Japanese Wooden Hand Painted Diplomatic Desktop Name Sign

^ Antique RARE 1800's Japanese Wooden Hand Painted Diplomatic Desktop Name Sign

$ 18.48

  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Color: Black
  • Maker: Japanese
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
  • Primary Material: Wood
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Seller Notes: “Very Good overall. Please see photos below. All original. Minor scuffs, spots of missing paint”

Description

Antique RARE 1800's Japanese Wooden Hand Painted Diplomatic Desktop Name Trade Sign For your consideration is a unique and very interesting antique find from the early Meiji-period Japan - a desktop name sign of a man named John O. Hall Made of wood, with a dark black finish Inscribed up front, by hand with the name of the bearer - in English (a Gothic font) and Katakana Japanese script - in green After the end of the Edo period, between the years 1853 and 1867, Japan ended it's isolationist foreign policy (Sakoku) and changed from an internationally isolated feudal Tokugawa shogunate to the modern empire of the Meiji government. It was in this period when many foreigners arrived to the islands for business and diplomatic duties. This plaque most likely belonged to a British or American tradesman or diplomat, who had an office in Japan Antique, late 19th/early 20th century, Meiji period Japan (1868-1912) PLEASE SCROLL DOWN THE PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS! Measurements: Approx. 14.75" long x 5.5" high x 2" deep Weighs about 12 oz. Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos below. All original. Minor scuffs, spots of missing paint We Will Combine Shipping Whenever Possible For Your Convenience! Local Pickups Are Welcome! Take a look at the other items we have for sale now. Click here to visit our eBay Store! Please e-mail us for additional photos or information that can give you a better idea about this item! Buyer is responsible for the actual shipping cost Our items are described with the best of our knowledge and ability. To avoid any misunderstandings and in case of any doubt, please e-mail us. We will be glad to answer all of your questions and provide additional photos and/or information Thank you!