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  • Japanese Antique Wooden Tea Shop Signboard Ichien Encha Kanban Meiji Era WO4750
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Japanese Antique Wooden Tea Shop Signboard Ichien Encha Kanban Meiji Era WO475

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Japanese Antique Wooden Tea Shop Signboard Ichien Encha Kanban Meiji Era WO475

Description
This is an antique Japanese wooden tea shop signboard (Kanban) from the Meiji to Taisho period. The large carved wooden plaque is shaped like a traditional tea bag and inscribed with the characters “薄茶” (Usucha, light tea) and “一茶園” (Ichien Encha). It was likely displayed outside a tea merchant’s shop, symbolizing quality and refinement in the Japanese tea trade.

Features

  • Material: Wood, hand-carved and painted

  • Period: Meiji to Taisho era (late 19th–early 20th century)

  • Design: Tea bag shape with carved kanji reading “Usucha” and “Ichien Encha”

  • Hand-painted details with red and black lacquer tones

  • Represents traditional Japanese tea culture and merchant signboard craftsmanship

  • Heavy and solidly made, suitable for display as a vintage interior decor piece

Uses
Ideal for collectors of Japanese antiques, tea ceremony enthusiasts, or as an interior decoration that evokes the charm of Meiji-era Japan. It brings a historical atmosphere to cafés, tearooms, or antique-themed interiors.

Size
Height: 66.8 cm / approx. 26.3 inches
Width: 44 cm / approx. 17.3 inches
Depth: 4.5 cm / approx. 1.8 inches
Weight: 6.1 kg

Condition
Used, with scratches, stains, and wear consistent with age and outdoor display. These features add to its authenticity and antique appeal.

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