Japanese Traditonal Wooden Transom Panel Ranma Vtg Door Carving Decoration R24 Sometsuke Colorful flower and phoenix design

Colorful flower and phoenix design

Japanese artificial antler display standing on wooden stand

It is likely a souvenir charm from Hokkaido

It has brown tassels (was once a bright blue) with a gold accent underlayer at the head

Former national treasure

Japanese Traditonal Wooden Transom Panel Ranma Vtg Door Carving Decoration R24 Sometsuke Colorful flower and phoenix designVtg Japanese Wooden Transom Panel Ranma Decoration This is a vintage Japanese ranma, a transom panel that is installed above sliding door frames in traditional Japanese tatami rooms. Not only do they add a subtle, natural decorative flair to any room, the open spaces in the design allow for light and air to flow from room to room with ease. This particular ranma has a very unique naturally forming design unlike many which are carved with scenery,