Vintage Japanese Wooden Decorative Plaque
This vintage Japanese wooden souvenir plaque features illustrations of tourist attractions, such as Matsuyama Castle, Dogo Hot Spring, and the Bocchan locomotive in Ehime on the island of Shikoku. It has calligraphy on the back. This plaque has a bell and a red and white braided 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.
- Black, red, green, white
- Wood
- C1970
- Some characters: 青い国四国 aoi kuni shikoku blue country Shikoku ,松山 matsuyama city name in Ehime, 道後温泉 dogo onsen name of hot spring, 松山城 matsuyama jo name of a castle, 坊っちゃん列車 bocchan ressha name of replica locomotive, 通行手形 tsuko tegata pass, 伊予国 iyonokuni old name of Ehime
- Item weight: 60 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 8 cm wide x 10.5 cm tall x 1.8 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Discoloration on the cord. Scratches on the surface. 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.
