Vintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema
This vintage Japanese ema plaque represents stairs leading to a shrine with trees on the sides and a big mountain, Mount Ontake, on the back. It is a plaque to pray for academic success. It has some vertical inscriptions in Japanese with the name of the shrine. It has an orange 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.
- Red, white, green, black
- Wood
- C1980
- Characters: 木曽御嶽山 kiso ontakesan Kiso Mount Ontake, 御嶽神社 ontake jinja Ontake Shrine, 学業成就 gakugyo jyujyo academic achievement, 天満宮 tenmangu Tenmangu Shrine
- Item weight: 26 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 13.7 cm wide x 9.3 cm tall x 0.6 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Scratches and marks. The cord is cut. 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.
