Natsume Sōseki 1867-1916 Tokyo) one of the most important writers of the Meiji period.
Elaborately carved billboards or signboards shaped the streetscape of old Japan. They can still be admired, especially in restored streets.
Design and form were often realized with the inclusion of a beautiful wood grain.
The craft of the wood carver is not yet extinct. To this day, this type of plaque is newly made and used.
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