Tea Shop Sign

c. 1900
$680 USD SOLD
Dimensions
W: 9.0" D: 1.25" H: 17.25"
Materials
Paint
Northern Elmwood
Lacquer
Collection #
BJH024
Estimated Shipping
$25

This small wooden shop sign dates to the early 20th century and once hung from the exterior of a provincial Chinese teahouse. Hand-carved with the character for tea (茶), the oval panel would have beckoned passers-by to come in for a hot drink and good conversation. The carved brushstrokes are colored with shimmering gold paint and contrasted by the surrounding black lacquer finish, now gently worn with rich texture.

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