Vintage Japanese Wooden Decorative Plaque
This vintage Japanese wooden plaque features a picture of a feminine face, likely a Buddhist figure, perhaps Kannon; as well as inscriptions in black ink. It has a purple braided cord. This panel is in a style similar to ema plaque found in shrines although it is not.
Ema is a small wooden plaque used at Shinto shrines, and sometimes Buddhist temples, that 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.
- Red, white, blue, black, yellow, green
- Wood
- C1960
- Some characters: 健康 kenko health, 棟方志功 Munakata Shiko (artist's name), 開運招福 kaiun shofuku better fortune
- Item weight: 13 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 12 cm wide x 7 cm tall x 0.3 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Discoloration on the cord. Some dark spots. Some marks and dents. 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 and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
