Vintage Japanese Wooden Decorative Plaque

This vintage Japanese wooden souvenir plaque features a poem about traveling through mountain roads and relaxing in Japanese onsens by Japanese poet-monk Saigyo Hoshi. The poem is illustrated with onsen tamago, eggs cooked in the hot waters of onsen, and crabs cooking in the hot waters. It has inscriptions on the back. This plaque has a white and red braided cord and a small bell.

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
• Wood 
• C1980
• Some characters: 湯村温泉 Yumura onsen, 通行手形 kotsu tegata pass, 但馬守護代 tajima shugodai Lord of Tajima
• Item weight: 98 grams
• Packed weight: 200 grams
• Approx. 8 cm wide x 10.7 cm tall x 1.9 cm thick
• Good condition considering its age. Some marks on the cord. 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.