Antique Japanese Kumiko Ranma Transom Panel — Architectural Wood Decor, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 24N-73-1) - 1

Antique Japanese Kumiko Ranma Transom Panel — Architectural Wood Decor, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 24N-73-1)

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24N-73-1
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Dimensions: 66 1/4"W x 1"D x 18 3/4"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California

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Antique Japanese Kumiko Ranma Transom Panel — Architectural Wood Decor, 1920, Taisho Era (SKU: 24N-73-1)

Finely crafted kumiko ranma panel with bold black frame and intricate geometric lattice.

This antique Japanese ranma (欄間) showcases exquisite kumiko zaiku latticework, assembled without visible nails to create a rhythmic pattern of intersecting squares and octagons. The warm natural wood of the inner panel contrasts elegantly with the deep, almost lacquer-black outer frame, giving the piece a refined Taishō-period aesthetic suited to both traditional and modern interiors.

Originally installed above sliding doors or between rooms to allow light and air to flow, this wooden transom now works beautifully as wall art, a headboard accent, or a unique architectural feature in a tokonoma-style display. The crisp joinery and well-preserved surfaces highlight the skill of the craftsman and make this ranma a striking example of early 20th-century Japanese design.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Taishō period (1920s, antique)
  • Material: Solid wood with stained/painted wooden frame
  • Use: Traditional ranma transom, decorative wall panel, interior architectural accent
  • Features: Fine kumiko latticework; geometric asanoha-style pattern; long horizontal format; contrasting dark frame; ideal as antique Japanese wall art or above-door feature
  • Dimensions: 66 1/4"W x 1"D x 18 3/4"H
  • Condition: Excellent

A timeless piece of Japanese joinery that brings the quiet elegance of a Taishō-era machiya into any space.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

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size:
66 1/4"W x 1"D x 18 3/4"H