Vintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema
This vintage Japanese ema plaque features the Seven Lucky God (shichifukujin) on their ship of treasures. The plaque is a token used to describe a pilgrimage to temples one must visit to pray to each of the gods and on the back side each god is listed with their accompanying temple. it has a beige braided cord tied to the top.
Ema is a small wooden plaque used at Shinto shrines, and sometimes Buddhist temples, that which worshipers can write their wishes, hopes, and dreams on. Once written, it is hung on a special wooden stand or tree where the kami (spirits or gods) are thought to receive them.
- Brown, red, green
- Wood, string
- Kanji on front: Sanpai kinen (token of visiting), Seven Lucky Gods.
- Kanji on back: Benzaiten - Shoushuuji Temple; Bishamonten - Zousenji Temple; Jurojin - Gokuakuji Temple; Ebisu - Kanchouji Temple; Daikokuten - Houunji Temple; Hotei - Eikouinji Temple; Fukurokujin - Fukuouji Temple
- C1990
- Item weight: 72 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 11 cm wide x 17.5 cm tall x 1 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- We acquired this item from an old family estate sale in Nagoya, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
