Vintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema
This vintage Japanese ema plaque features a white rat in front of an ema plaque with the Japanese character kotobuki (longevity). A red sun and pink and white plum flowers are also painted. It has a purple braided cord and two attached bells.
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, pink, red, black
- Wood, metal
- C1980
- Some characters: 開運 kaiun better fortune, 長良天神 Nagara Tenjin Shrine, 寿 kotobuki longevity
- Item weight: 39 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 12.7 cm wide x 8.7 cm tall x 0.5 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Chip on the bottom. Some marks 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 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.
