Vintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema
This vintage Japanese ema plaque features an orange, black and white tiger and green bamboo. The plaque has inscriptions on the right and a red seal with the name of the shrine on the left (Suwa Taisha). It has an orange braided cord and an attached bell.
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.
- Orange, black, white, green, red
- Wood, metal
- C1980
- Some characters: 開運 kaiun better fortune, 諏訪大社 Suwa Taisha
- Item weight: 44 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 15 cm wide x 9.7 cm tall x 0.7 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Scratches and dents on the back. 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.
