Antique Japanese Wooden Signboard

This is an antique Japanese wooden signboard, Munefuda or Munafuda, a traditional wooden plaque placed in the ridge of a building during construction, inscribed with details such as the date of completion, names of the builders, and other significant information. On the board, there are black kanji characters written vertically on the front and the back.  It is likely to be a dedication from some parishioners in the Gifu area.  It has some data believed to be from the Meiji era, and some of the shown place names are old. It doesn’t have a hole for hanging.
It can be a beautiful piece for display, collection, or Japanese interior decor.

• Brown, black
• Wood
• C1900
• Some of the characters on the front: 大日本國 Dainihonkoku Great Japan, 濃刕方縣郡 Nobikatagatagun old place name in present Gifu area, 三社 Sanja three shrine, 権現 Gongen Buddha appearing in a temporary god figure, Parishioner, 願人 Gannin petitioner, 岩松院  Iwamatsuin temple name, 白蔵主 hakuzosu, 各務 六兵衛 Kagami Rokube male name, 濃刕厚見郡岐阜 Nobiatsumigungifu old place name in present Gifu area, 住人 Junin resident, 藤原朝臣家重 Fujiwara Ason Ieshige nobility in the Heian era,  大工 Daiku carpenter, 飯沼 次兵衛 Iinuma Jihe male name, 干時慶元年戌子九月日 Sep. 1900 (干時慶元年戌子 is not a standard Japanese era name, this poetic date expression is believed to reference September 1900(Meiji 33), using auspicious and stylized kanji often seen in Shinto or commemorative offerings.)
• Some of the characters on the back: 延享三丙寅年 Enkyosanhinoetoranen 1746
• Item weight: 1155 grams
• Packed weight: 1500 grams
• Approx: 75.5 cm long x 14.5cm wide x 2.5 cm thick
• Good condition considering age. Some scratches and marks. Small insect damages. Wear and tear due to age.  Please see the photos.
• We acquired this item from the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya, Japan.

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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.