Vintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema

This vintage Japanese ema plaque features an illustration of a white rabbit jumping above a blue and gold wave with a red sun in the background. This plaque is from a shrine called Dewasanzan. It has some red inscriptions on the right as well as a red seal with the name of the shrine. It has a red 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, red, blue, gold
• Wood, metal 
• 1987
• Some characters: 昭和六十二年丁卯歳 Showa 62 year of the rabbit of fire, 出羽三山神社 Dewasanzan Shrine
• Item weight: 48 grams
• Packed weight: 200 grams
• Approx. 15.2 cm wide x 9 cm tall x 0.7 cm thick
• Good condition considering its age. Some dents on the edges. Some 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.