Antique Japanese Wig Shop Kanban Katsuraya Topknot Carved Lacquer Meiji 18"H Funadansu This teacup and saucer was

This teacup and saucer was well used

The top handle is still very secure and provides a convenient way to transport this chest

current Tokyo

the hishaku serves several purposes

Antique Japanese Wig Shop Kanban Katsuraya Topknot Carved Lacquer Meiji 18"H Funadansu This teacup and saucer wasJapanese figural kanban () carved and lacquered wood signboard in the form of a man's head with chonmage topknot, for a katsuraya () wig and hairpiece shop Antique Japanese Meiji Era, late 19thearly 20th century Among the most inventive forms of Japanese commercial signage, the figural kanban made the product itself the advertisement. Here the silhouette of a man's head in profile carved and lacquered wood with a chonmage () topknot rendered in silver