Antique Japanese Kanban Shop Sign Miniature Samurai Armor Parts “Yamatoya” 29" LS#046 Ceramic Height = Tansu 20" +

Height =  Tansu 20" +  Stand 7"   Total 27"

The bowl measures 9 1/2" in diameter by 4 3/4" tall (26 x 12 cm)

This type of bowl was often used for miso soup or white rice

The stone will grind away the solid ink creating liquid ink

Antique Japanese Kanban Shop Sign Miniature Samurai Armor Parts “Yamatoya” 29" LS#046 Ceramic Height = Tansu 20" +Antique Japanese Kanban Shop Sign with Miniature Samurai Armor Parts Yamatoya 29" A fascinating antique Japanese kanban shop sign once used to advertise an armor dealers business, decorated with miniature samurai armor components carefully affixed to a wooden panel. The sign may be inscribed with the merchant name Yamatoya, a shop that would have catered to the prestige of the warrior class and their symbolic equipment. Kanban signs were an essential