An early 20th century Chinese shop banner, originally used for a traditional pawn broker. Made from old fabric with a bamboo hanging rod, the piece has a narrow vertical format and bold black characters painted onto a naturally aged textile surface.
Chinese characters: 昌盛達 / 當
Meaning: Pawn Broker / Pawn Shop
“昌盛達” is most likely the shop name, roughly meaning prosperous, flourishing, successful. “當” refers to pawn or pawn brokerage.
height 75cm, width 49cm
origin: China
material: old fabric, bamboo
age: early 20th century
