This is a vintage Japanese porcelain enamel sign featuring the bold kanji character for "Shio," which means salt. In Japan, these classic heavy metal signs were traditionally displayed outside local grocery stores during the Showa era to indicate that they were officially licensed to sell salt. The striking contrast between the deep navy blue background and the thick, raised white typography makes it a fantastic and eye-catching decorative piece for your room, garage, man cave, or store interior.
Size
This beautiful rectangular metal sign measures approximately 34.9 centimeters in width and 25 centimeters in height, with a solid thickness of about 1.7 millimeters. The total weight is 515 grams.
Condition
As a genuine vintage advertising item that has survived many decades, it naturally exhibits authentic signs of historical aging. You will find charming rust around the metal edges, some surface scratches, and minor enamel wear.