Vintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema
This vintage Japanese ema plaque features an illustration of the legendary boy Momotaro dressed in samurai light clothing and holding a Japanese-type flag. The ema plaque has several vertical inscriptions as well as a red seal with the name of the shrine. It has an attached straw cord.
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.
- White, red, brown, black
- Wood
- C1980
- Some characters: 学業成就 gakugyo jyojyu academic achievement, 日本一 nippon ichi first in Japan, 桃太郎神社 Momotaro shrine, 愛知県犬山市 Inuyama City (Aichi prefecture)
- Item weight: 29 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 13.2 cm wide x 8.6 cm tall x 0.7 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Some marks and scratches. 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.
