Any idea what this sign could be worth? Supposedly 1890’s Japan

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  1. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

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    Approximately 2.5x 2 feet. Thick
    cut wood. I’ll post more photo later but wanted to gets preliminary idea if anyone has one. Thanks
     
    J Dagger, Jun 14, 2019
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Looks like a crate lid. And on what is 1890s date based?

    Debora
     
    Debora, Jun 14, 2019
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  3. Happy!

    Happy! Well-Known Member

    I don't see much age to the wood other than some water damage perhaps in the past? Crisp, like new, colorful design also. JMHO of course!
     
    Happy!, Jun 14, 2019
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    for that kinda money...you need an asian antique dealer to see it.......
     
    komokwa, Jun 14, 2019
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  5. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    Don't think so. Wouldn't pay more than $10 and I'd probably pass it by anyway.
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, Jun 24, 2019
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  6. taipan2

    taipan2 Member

    Not Japanese, It is Chinese, simplified writing, MAO ERA. Says name of Company etc. $25.00 tops.
     
    taipan2, Jul 4, 2019
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