{"product_id":"japanese-wood-shrine-plaque-dazaifu-tenmangu-em44","title":"Japanese Wood Shrine Plaque Ema Vtg Dazaifu Tenmangu Ox Plum Hanging Wish EM44","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" size=\"5\"\u003eVintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" size=\"5\"\u003eThis vintage Japanese \u003cem\u003eema\u003c\/em\u003e plaque has a picture of a woman writing a poem and standing next to a sitting black bull or ox. A shrine can be seen in the background. It has a red seal and inscriptions. It has a grey braided cord.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEma\u003c\/em\u003e is a small wooden plaque used at Shinto, and sometimes Buddhist shrines, that worshipers can write their wishes, hopes, and dreams on. Once written, it is hung on a special wooden stand or tree where the \u003cem\u003ekami\u003c\/em\u003e (spirits or gods) are thought to receive them. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, white, black\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eC1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKanji on ema: 太宰府天満宮 Daizaifu Tenmangu, 祈願絵馬 \u003cem\u003ekigan ema\u003c\/em\u003e ema plaque for prayer, 奉納 \u003cem\u003ehono\u003c\/em\u003e votive offering\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem weight: 46 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked weight: 200 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 14.5 cm wide x 9 cm tall x 0.8 cm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition considering its age. Some scratches and dents. Discoloration on the cord. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe acquired this item from an old family estate sale in Nagoya, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e Shipping\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe ship worldwide by Japan Post. Adding this item to your cart shows you the shipping prices and options. We do combine shipping and if the cart does not give you a discount, we will refund any extra shipping paid in the case of overpayment. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Us: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40438169665571,"sku":"EM44 wood ema","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2511\/7796\/files\/Japanese-Wood-Shrine-Plaque-Ema-Vtg-Dazaifu-Tenmangu-Ox-Plum-Hanging-Wish-EM44.jpg?v=1715803316","url":"https:\/\/chidorivintage.com\/en-ca\/products\/japanese-wood-shrine-plaque-dazaifu-tenmangu-em44","provider":"chidorivintage.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}