Vintage Japanese Ranma Floral Motif Carved Transom Keyaki Wood Frame 73" Tools Measures 1 1/8" in diameter

Measures 1 1/8" in diameter (2

The are a couple small chips to the lacquer as can be seen in the photos

Arai Yoshimune became active as both an illustrator and print designer

indicating wheel-throwing

Vintage Japanese Ranma Floral Motif Carved Transom Keyaki Wood Frame 73" Tools Measures 1 1/8" in diameterThe Japanese Ranma is a decorative and functional carving used above a door way to allow airflow and light to pass though. They are exquisitely hand carved from sugi Japanese cedar. A typical ranma may be from 1 2" thick to 1 1 2" thick. These two are unusual in that the single pieces of wood carving extends beyond the boundaries of the edges in all directions in amazing detail. It is approximately 72. 5" x 14" x 1. 25" and weighs in at about 9lbs