Japanese Large Wooden Shinto Ema Plaque Vtg Decoration Temple Gate Tiger ST50

Vintage Japanese Wooden Decorative Plaque

This is a large vintage Japanese wooden decorative ema plaque with a stand. It features a painting of a temple gate, Nio-mon on the front, and a Buddhist sutra on the back. It comes with a paper box.

Ema is a small wooden plaque used at Shinto shrines, and sometimes Buddhist temples, which worshipers can write their wishes, hopes, and dreams. Once written, it is hung on a special wooden stand or tree where the kami (spirits or gods) are thought to receive them.

• Brown, white, black, red,  gold, green
• Wood
• C1986
• Kanji on front: 仁王門 niomon gate with kongo-rikishi statues, 落慶記念 rakkeikinen celebration of temple or shrine's new construction or completion of renewal, 美江寺観音 miejikannon temple name
• Some Kanji on back: 摩訶般若波羅蜜多心経
• Item weight: 1198 grams
• Packed weight: 1598 grams
• Approx. [ema] 36 cm long x 26.5 cm wide x 2 cm thick, [on stand] 36 cm long x 9 cm wide x 27.8 cm tall 
  
• Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
• This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market 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.