Japanese Wooden Pharmacy Signboard Medicine Kanban Chujo-yu Woman Remedy WO474

This is a Japanese wooden pharmacy signboard (Kanban) for Chujo-yu, a well-known traditional herbal medicine historically marketed for women’s health. The round sign features a hand-carved and painted female portrait, along with embossed Chinese characters reading “Chujo-yu,” “Good Medicine for Women,” and the name of a pharmacy. The carving shows excellent craftsmanship with bold calligraphy and vivid coloring that has aged beautifully over time.

Features

• Material: Wood, hand-carved and hand-painted

• Inscription: “中将湯” (Chujo-yu), “婦人良薬” (Good Medicine for Women)

• Traditional Japanese pharmacy advertising sign

• Rich patina and traces of aging that enhance its antique appeal

• Equipped with a metal hook for wall display

Uses
Ideal for display as a vintage Japanese shop sign, or as part of a collection of traditional medicine or advertising artifacts. It also makes a striking wall decoration that conveys the charm of Japan’s Meiji to Showa-era commerce and craftsmanship.

Size
Height: 52.5 cm / approx. 20.7 inches
Width: 44 cm / approx. 17.3 inches
Depth: 3.5 cm / approx. 1.4 inches
Weight: 3.2 kg

Condition
Used. There are scratches, minor cracks, and age-related wear, but overall it retains its strong presence and historical character.

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