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A large Japanese abacus kanban (shop sign) 日

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A large Japanese abacus kanban (shop sign) 日

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A large Japanese abacus kanban (shop sign) 日本大算盘看板 Meiji/Taisho period 明治至大正

Inscribed with western letters and kanji

(H: 11 1/2 in.; W: 45 1/2 in.)

Qty: (1)

Property from the collection of Helen Cunningham and Ted Newbold

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A large Japanese abacus kanban (shop sign) 日

Name: A large Japanese abacus kanban (shop sign) 日
SKU: 112817122
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $700 - $900

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Starting Price $350

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