It is dated and has scratches, scuffs, rust, corrosion, stains, etc.
A work by Omura.
Signed "大村”.
This is a very fine and beautifully carved ranma.
However, please see the attached photos for details on condition and contents.
Ranma is the general term for fittings installed between the ceiling and the Kamoi (doorway of a living room) in a house.
Its history dates back to the Nara period (710-794), and it has been used in ordinary homes since the Edo period (1603-1868).
Size Width: 66 inches, Height: 14.6 inches, Thickness: 1.18 inches
Design
A wooden transom with pine, plum, and bamboo carved on it. Each design has its own meaning. Pine, bamboo, and plum trees have long been popular as good luck charms because they grow well even in cold winters and are used for wedding receptions and New Year's kadomatsu decorations.