Vintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema

This vintage Japanese ema plaque features a parade of festival floats with Ebisu and Daikokuten figures representing the Seven Lucky Gods (shichifukujin). There is also a line design of a tengu mask as well as a crane with a red sun. This was given as a thank you for participating in the Ogaki Festival. It has a red, braided cord tied to the top.

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.

• Brown, red, green
• Wood, string
• Kanji on front: Ogaki Festival, Kagurayama float, Nakamachi (location)
• C1980
• Item weight: 51 grams
• Packed weight: 200 grams
• Approx. 15 cm wide x 12 cm tall x 0.5 cm thick
• Good condition considering its age. Chip on the bottom. 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.