Chinese shop sign, 1701-1900

Chinese wooden shop sign, probably from a pharmacy, 18th-19th century. Decoration includes chinese characters below the face of a toothed dragon or cat figure.

Collection
Science Museum
Inventory Number
3079912
Title
Chinese shop sign, 1701-1900
Object Type
PhysicalObject
Measurements
- length 815 mm; width 440 mm; height 25 mm

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