Vintage Japanese Wooden Decorative Plaque
This vintage Japanese wooden souvenir plaque features a Haiku poem about Washuzan, a mountain in the Setonaikai National Park in Okayama. The illustration is of Mukuchijima or Mukuchi island, which is famous for the elephant-shaped Zoiwa rock. It has calligraphy on the back. This plaque has a red and white braided cord and a small 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.
- Black, green, white, red
- Wood
- C1970
- Some characters: 島一つ土産に欲しい鷲羽山 want an inland as a souvenir of Washuzan, 六口島 象岩 Mukuchijima Zoiwa name of the island and the elephant-shaped rock, 交通安全 kotsu anzen pray for traffic safety, 通行手形 tuko tegata pass, 瀬戸内海国立公園 鷲羽山 Setonaikaikokuritukoen Washuzan name of the national park and the mountain
- Item weight: 75 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 8 cm wide x 10.3 cm tall x 1.5 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Discoloration on the cord. 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.
