Vintage Japanese Ranma Hand Cut Transom Crane Mt Fuji 35” Ukiyoe it remains in fine original

it remains in fine original antique condition and should serve for another century of use

Please note any other items shown in the photos besides the Natsume are props and example of how the item might be used and are NOT included in the sales of this listing

This says Chuyu "Loyalty" and has a makers mark "Yoshikawa"

during the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573)

Vintage Japanese Ranma Hand Cut Transom Crane Mt Fuji 35” Ukiyoe it remains in fine originalThis vintage Japanese Ranma is made of Keyaki Japanese elm hand cut and done in a Crane & Mt Fuji motif. Sugi wood Japanese cedar frame. Japanese ranma, also known as transom, are intricately designed architectural elements commonly found in traditional Japanese buildings, particularly in temples, shrines, and traditional homes. They serve both functional and aesthetic purposes, often separating rooms while allowing airflow and light to pass through.